On the 31st of January, the Embassy of Estonia to the United States joined with other 30 foreign missions and international organizations District of Columbia Diplomatic Missions and International Institutions Environmental Performance, Climate, and Sustainability Pledge. 51 foreign missions and international organizations have signed the pledge so far.
In July 2011, Mayor Gray announced his intention to make the District of Columbia the most sustainable city in the United States. The District already ranks among the top 10 greenest cities in North America. The pledge highlights the diplomatic community’s commitment of support to the District’s environmental and sustainability goals. With more than 175 embassies representing nations from around the world, the city enjoys one of the world’s highest number of foreign missions within the city.
With joining the pledge, foreign missions and international organizations agreed to pursue local sustainability initiatives in the areas of transportation, energy and buildings, water conservation, and waste reduction.
