January Updates for U.S. Exporters
The Global Environmental Technologies Team's monthly newsletter highlights opportunities for U.S. technology and service providers seeking to grow your international sales. If you would like to connect with your local Trade Specialist to assist with any of these or other opportunities, please visit our Contact Us page online or email Ryan.Russell@trade.gov.
Middle East Clean Tech Trade Mission | March 12-17, 2023 | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Qatar
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-Led Clean Tech Trade Mission on March 12-17, 2023 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tel Aviv, Israel, with an optional stop in Qatar.
The executive-led trade mission will introduce U.S. companies and trade associations to the United States’ largest trading partners and four of the largest economies in the Middle East, all of whose governments are investing heavily in Clean Tech to contribute to the global fight against climate change and to diversify and develop their economies..
This mission will include customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners. Key sectors include: water, waste, air pollution control, renewable energy, clean vehicles and transportation, and smart cities.
Register your interest today! Registration will close by January 13, 2023.
For questions contact: James.Cramer@trade.gov, Drew.Pederson@trade.gov, or Mindi.Hertzog@trade.gov
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Cities Summit of the Americas | April 26-28, 2023 | Denver, Colorado
Cities across the Americas must solve daily problems and prepare for shared future challenges. Innovative companies help our cities meet their goals and deliver services addressing these problems. The Cities Summit will highlight exciting businesses and ideas during an Innovation Plaza commercial exposition April 27-28, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Innovation Plaza will run concurrently with the Cities Summit plenary to ensure all attending mayors, governors, and other city leaders engage firsthand with an array of technologies, products, and services that make cities smarter, more accessible, better governed, and sustainable. Companies are invited to submit proposals to participate in Innovation Plaza through the installation of interactive exhibits and displays showing off their companies’ innovative offerings and solutions. Innovation Plaza will include an expanded B2B meeting area, offering space for networking and one-on-one meetings.
Deadline to submit proposals for Innovation Plaza is January 27, 2023. Please visit: https://www.citiessummitoftheamericas.org/innovation-plaza-commercial-expo
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Opportunities in Central Asia Webinar | January 26, 2023 at 8:00am Eastern | Virtual
Join us on Thursday January 26 at 8:00am Eastern/1:00pm GMT for a free informational webinar to learn more about the Central Asia region and the opportunities it holds for U.S. companies. This webinar will feature regional experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the U.S. Department of State. Participants will gain an overview of major industries, key trends, and future developments; hear about the work of and projects with the EBRD; understand the economic and commercial landscape of Uzbekistan; and, learn how to leverage the 2023 EBRD Annual Meeting (May 16-18 in Samarkand) to meet your business goals.
Register today: https://bit.ly/CentralAsiaWebinar
Building the Future: Climate Action Executive Forum | February 22-24, 2023 | Mexico City
In collaboration with Sustentabilidad para México, A.C. (SUMe), Green Business Certification, Inc., the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico is organizing a green building event for sustainable products and services providers. The forum will feature different panels related to sustainable construction topics including current industry issues and actions needed to promote green building; highlight the importance of future LEED certifications within the sector; encourage and enhance the work of professionals in sustainable construction; and promote a continuous dialogue within the industry about decarbonization goals.
Forum participation registration fee is $350, and companies interested in individually showcasing their technologies or services can do so for an additional fee. For more information and full fee schedule, please contact: George Ayache
George.ayache@trade.gov or Juan Carlos Ruiz Juancarlos.ruiz@trade.gov
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Natural Disasters Expo | March 1-3, 2023 | Miami Beach Convention Center
The 2023 Natural Disaster Expo (NDE) will be held on March 1 & 2, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, in Miami, Florida. NDE is a collection of shows running alongside of each other to highlight solutions in Heat & Fire, Flood, Earthquake, Storm, and Meteorology. The U.S. Department of Commerce will be recruiting international buyers from over two dozen countries and hosting exclusive breakout session to provide updates on important industry challenges. For more information, please contact Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov or visit https://www.ndemiami.com/us-department-of-commerce/
El Salvador: U.S. Products Marketing Showcase | March 16, 2023 | Virtual
Feature your product and identify a local partner in El Salvador! Don’t miss this opportunity to do business in a country widely receptive to U.S. products, and benefit from the Central America – Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) with zero percent duties on U.S. consumer and industrial goods. The United States is El Salvador’s main business partner.
The Commercial Service in El Salvador will showcase your product at the virtual event “How to do Business with the U.S.” and help you schedule two one-on-one business meetings with potential business partners. For more information or to register, please contact Lidia.Sosa@trade.gov. Registration deadline: February 28, 2023
Waste Expo | May 1-4, 2023 | New Orleans, Louisiana
In partnership with Waste360, the U.S. Commercial Service is excited to offer U.S. exhibitors at WasteExpo 2023 services to assist in entering or increasing their sales in international markets and to help international buyers find the U.S. made products and/or services they are looking to purchase. Program information and registration is now live and U.S. exhibitors and international buyers can learn more and register here: https://itamatch.com/event/wasteexpo2023. Check back regularly as we will continue to add Commercial Specialists and international buyers to the site. For any questions, please contact: Monica.McFarlane@trade.gov |
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Environmental Technology Resource Guide
Looking for your next international market? Wanting to learn more about the latest opportunities in key countries around the world? Our recently released Environmental Technologies Resource Guide has market snapshots from over 20 countries around the world. Our industry specialists in those markets would be happy to help U.S. exporters learn more and take advantage of the opportunities highlighted in the Resource Guide.
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Kazakhstan: Environmental Assessment for Metals Plant
- A leading steel and mining company in Kazakhstan is seeking U.S. environmental audit companies for the assessment of the impact on the environment and climate in Temirtau for the operation of a metallurgical plant. Companies interested in pursuing this opportunity may receive more information by contacting Alem.Abubakirova@trade.gov
Thailand: Waste Management Technologies for Plastics Recycling
- The second largest cement producer in Thailand is seeking to connect with U.S. companies with expertise in waste management technologies, in particular suppliers of chemical recycling solutions for plastic waste. For more information, please contact: Suttharud.Liangwonnaporn@trade.gov
Tunisia: Water Desalination Technology for Groundwater
- Olive oil producer located in Tunisia is seeking U.S. suppliers of water desalination technologies for brackish (briny) groundwater for agricultural purposes. The company has worked with the Government of Tunisia's Water Research Institute to determine that the best suitable technology would be low pressure reverse osmosis. Interested companies please reach out to: Laura Arriaza-Roht (ArriazaL@state.gov), Matt Jamrisko (jamriskoms@state.gov), and Maha Ben Slimene (BenSlimeneM@state.gov) from the U.S. Embassy
Turkey: Carbon Capture Technologies
- Established Turkish climate policy think-tank association seeks to represent U.S. companies in the growing carbon capture technology sector. For more information on partnership or opportunities in the Turkish market, please contact: Yaprak.Cakilcioglu@trade.gov
Turkey: Wastewater Recovery Plant for Soft Drink Producer
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing private sector funding for a Turkish soft drink producer to, among other projects, build a wastewater recovery plant for one of its factories. The waste water plant is aimed at recycling the large percentage (up to 85%) of waste water produced by production facility, including treatment of re-cycled waters back to drinking water standards. Financing approval is expected in January 2023, and more details are included here: https://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/projects/psd/53951.html For additional information please contact: Yaprak.Cakilcioglu@trade.gov
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