US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer Littlejohn is on a visit to Sri Lanka from August 19 to 21.
“During her visit, she will engage with officials and partners, explore US-supported wildlife protection projects, and discuss opportunities to connect Sri Lankan and US experts in hydrography, climate change, and biodiversity,” US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said on X (twitter).
She will discuss nature and marine conservation, plastic and air pollution, the climate crisis, deforestation, nature crimes, civil and commercial space activities, promoting women and girls in STEM, and the sustainable blue economy, a statement by the embassy said.
After Colombo Littlejohn will travel to India and Maldives.