Susan Ruffo

Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at NOAA. Lifelong ocean lover. Working for a healthy ocean and climate for all of us. Thoughts are my own.

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

I am thrilled and honored to share that I've joined the amazing team at @NOAA as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs. I am looking forward to helping make progress on coastal resilience, plastics, marine protected areas, and much more! https://t.co/brAS1WZo5j

[Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC]

Last chance to apply for the Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit!

The summit runs alongside the main conference & aims to empower the next generation on education, employability & sustainable practices.

Apply here👉https://t.co/r1EczM3gx1

#OurOceanGreece #OurOcean2024 #SOAEvents

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Thank you, @JaneLubchenco! I look forward to working with you and your team!

[Jane Lubchenco @JaneLubchenco46]

Terrific new appointment! A warm welcome to Susan Ruffo!

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Thank you, @rickspinradnoaa! I am thrilled to be part of the @NOAA team. There are so many opportunities to move the #ocean and #climate agendas forward this year!

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Looking forward to this important conference in what will be another critical year for the #ocean (and #Climate). @OurOceanGreece is the perfect place to make advances on ocean issues - including decarbonizing #shipping, of course! Hope to see you there!

[Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC]

Explore Greece's mythical seas, steeped in history! 🏛️🔱
Did you know that almost 20% of the world merchant fleet, in terms of tonnage capacity, is under Greek ownership?
Find out more 👉https://t.co/kjAjQ2503T

📍Kolona Beach, Kythnos

#OurOceanGreece #OurOcean2024 #OurOcean

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Because of the #EndangeredSpeciesAct I've spent the holidays watching bald eagles and stellar sea lions in the beautiful Pacific NW... There is more to do, but I salute those with the bipartisan vision to pass this critical law 50 years ago. Let this be an inspiration for us now!

[WCS @TheWCS]

50 years ago, a Democrat-led Congress and Republican president took action for nature. On Dec 28, 1973, Pres. Nixon signed the #EndangeredSpeciesAct.

Since then, 99% of listed species have been saved from extinction. With today's threats, our commitment to #ESA remains vital.

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

The 5th National Climate Assessment is well-timed with #COP28 approaching. The report spotlights the urgent need for the US & the world to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impacts now! #OceanClimateAction is a critical part of the solution!

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

My Administration has released the Fifth National Climate Assessment in our history.

It makes clear that climate change is impacting all regions of our nation – but that communities are taking more action than ever to reduce climate risks.

We have to keep that action going.

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

@OceanOutcomes is looking for its next Executive Director! This is an incredible opportunity to improve sustainability of seafood worldwide and enhance the collective well-being of the ocean and people who depend on it. Find more at https://t.co/zPenqC02FO.

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

I had the pleasure of talking with @MarkLGoldberg on @UNDispatch about the recent new @IMOHQ strategy to reduce GHG emissions. What a great way to put things in the global #ClimateAction context! Thanks, Mark! https://t.co/y18znEiwxQ via @shareaholic

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Couldn't agree more. Much work to do but the #IMO strategy is better, stronger, and more equitable because of the Pacific. #MEPC80 @alishoda @Climateaction

[Tina Stege @EnvoyRmi]

I am beyond proud of our #PacificWarriors who battled to keep #1point5alive and protect the most vulnerable at #IMO #MEPC80. Leadership from the frontlines. #SIDslead @alishoda @RRegenvanu

Nations Aim to Zero Out Shipping Emissions by Midcentury https://t.co/OeraLO2XBw

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Thanks to Pacific Islands for their leadership on raising ambition at the #IMO. The foundation is laid for a just and equitable transition, including a precedent-setting potential price on carbon. Now the work begins to make it happen. #Climateaction #MEPC80 @joeloyo @alishoda

[Josh Gabbatiss @Josh_Gabbatiss]

Handy table from @joeloyo in his @ClimateHome write up, showing how pressure from Pacific Islands in particular has driven a gradual increase in ambition throughout the week... #MEPC80

https://t.co/ExS1aE5mtc

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

#IMO just adopted a new #GHG strategy that raises the bar significantly for cutting emissions from shipping and lays out a path for binding regulations to implement it. Unlike #UNFCCC IMO has authority to regulate the sector, meaning these numbers have teeth! #climateaction

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

Find out all about the Revised #GHG reduction strategy for global shipping adopted: https://t.co/7R3wNIb7RP
#MEPC80 #ClimateAction

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

A view from the Pacific Islands on the current #IMO #MEPC80 #climateaction debate. Precedent-setting questions on setting a price on emissions are on the table, proposed by countries that stand to lose the most from Climate Change.

[Ralph Regenvanu @RRegenvanu]

As we head into the final stretch of #IMO #MEPC80 meetings, I want to address some #disinformation we’re seeing about two goals we have this week: a) targets for decarbonisation, and b) the levy.
A thread:

#ClimateActionNow

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

See here for more on the #IMO #climatechange negotiations happening now in London #MEPC80. @IMOHQ.

[Jack Wittels @JWittels]

Major international talks on cutting the shipping industry’s huge emissions started today at the IMO in London. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/JostBlQ67T via @business

[Jack Wittels @JWittels]

Major international talks on cutting the shipping industry’s huge emissions started today at the IMO in London. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/JostBlQ67T via @business

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

I've been off twitter since new management, but negotiations at the #IMO on #ClimateActionNow need broad attention. Arguably the most critical climate meeting this year is now @IMOHQ. Any country that cares about not exceeding 1.5° should be pushing for that here.

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Here is a great job for anyone interested in oceans, food security, and community: Director General, WorldFish & CGIAR Senior Director, Aquatic Food Systems https://t.co/zRF3YiwaAk

[Tom Hickey @tom_hickey1]

This is a good read

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

We need you! Instead of taking steps to address #climatechange, attacks on NEPA take us in the wrong direction. SJ 55 will likely lead to more carbon emissions at a time when dramatic reductions are needed. We need our Senators to #ProtectNEPA! https://t.co/q3fzfqWPGV

[Susan Ruffo @sruffoocean]

Reducing emissions is the most important thing we can do for the #ocean. Thank you @SenateDems for historic investments in a clean energy future that will protect people and the planet. #OceanClimateAction
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