September 2024
The Foreign Service Journal covers foreign affairs from an insider’s perspective, providing thought-provoking articles on international issues, the practice of diplomacy, and the U.S. Foreign Service. Including the AFSA News section, The Journal is published monthly (January-February and July-August issues combined) by the American Foreign Service Association.
The September issue focuses on the climate diplomacy landscape.
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FOCUS ON THE CLIMATE DIPLOMACY LANDSCAPE
The Climate Crisis: How the U.S. Is Leading the Global Response
As climate change alters our planet, the U.S. is leading the way in developing sound global policies to combat the crisis.
Unlocking Resilience: Using Data to Drive Positive Climate Action in Conflict-Prone Regions
The effects of climate change can intensify security challenges in struggling nations. This bureau is using real-time data to predict and prevent crises in vulnerable areas.
AI Air Quality Forecasting: A State-NASA Partnership
A partnership with NASA takes the State Department’s already successful air quality monitoring system to the next level.
Decarbonizing Industry Through Demand: The First Movers Coalition
Global companies work to facilitate firm market demand signals for the breakthrough technologies essential for a net-zero transition in “hard-to-abate” sectors.
FEATURES
A Decade-Long Campaign to Reform Assignment Restriction Programs
A central participant recounts high points of a successful reform effort at State.
Employee Organizations Advance Religious Inclusion at State
Three faith-based employee organizations are making strides in the realm of religious diversity and inclusion at the State Department.
APPRECIATION
RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENT
Life After the Foreign Service: From U.S. Diplomat to Diplomatic Educator
This retired FSO made the move from diplomat to international educator. Here’s how it happened.
PERSPECTIVES
Message from the Hill
From FS Kid to FS Champion in Congress—A Conversation with Senator Chris Van Hollen