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Glossary of Agencies
the nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the
economic competitiveness and excellence of U.S. agriculture.
USGS (United States Geological Survey): The USGS is the sole science
agency for the Department of the Interior. USGS provides science
about natural hazards; water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources; the health of ecosystems and environment; and the
impacts of climate and land-use change.
WHO (World Health Organization): WHO is an international agency that
promotes health, keeps the world safe, and serves the vulnerable.
WHO addresses: human capital across the life-course, noncommunicable diseases prevention, mental health promotion, climate change
in small island developing states, antimicrobial resistance, and elimination and eradication of high-impact communicable diseases.