August 18, Colombo (LNW): Jennifer R. Littlejohn, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives between 17 and 31 August.
Her trip aims to enhance cooperation in marine conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, and scientific research across the region.
In Sri Lanka, from 19 to 21 August, Littlejohn will engage with government officials and visit U.S.-backed wildlife conservation initiatives, exploring collaboration on hydrography, climate change, and other priority areas.
Her itinerary in India from 21 to 28 August includes meetings with government representatives, businesses, and research institutions focused on space exploration, wildlife trafficking prevention, and green technology.
She will also discuss river restoration in Chennai through the Ambassador’s Water Experts Program.
The visit concludes in the Maldives, where she will hold discussions from 28 to 30 August with government and civil society leaders on marine conservation, environmental protection, and climate adaptation strategies.
The trip is part of the U.S. commitment to supporting sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the region.
