At an event hosted by His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the United States pledged US$275 million to protect biodiversity and tropical forests in developing countries, as part of an effort to support sustainable development and curb global warming. According to US Ambassador Louis Susman, a majority of the funds would go toward the Amazon and Congo basins in South America and Africa.

Our accolades, Your Excellencies and Heaven bless United States for your contribution to saving the tropical forests and inhabitants’ lives. We look forward to more and more such
sustaining measures to stabilize our planet for present and future generations.
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