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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the
Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action 8th Ministerial
October 12, 2022

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen attended the 8th
Ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action. Secretary Yellen
discussed how the Inflation Reduction Act will accelerate clean energy development in the
United States as well as bolster our energy security and economic resilience. Secretary Yellen
also underscored the importance of redoubling climate ambition to avoid energy price shocks
and highlighted international coordination on this issue. Secretary Yellen encouraged the
Coalition to continue to seek out opportunities to demonstrate the importance of finance, and
finance ministries, in addressing the climate crisis.