US President Donald Trump has pulled the country out of the world's most important climate treaty, along with dozens of other international organizations, as part of his "America First" agenda. The move is seen as a major blow to global efforts to combat climate change and comes just months after Trump announced that he would pull the US from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The decision was made public in a presidential memorandum issued on Wednesday evening, which stated that the US would withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 additional international organizations. The list includes several key global bodies focused on environmental protection, renewable energy development, education, human rights, and democracy.
Climate experts and organizations have widely criticized the move, with many saying it will undermine decades of hard-won diplomacy and create an opening for other countries to fill the vacuum left by the US. "By withdrawing from the IPCC, UNFCCC, and the other vital international partnerships, the Trump administration is undoing decades of hard-won diplomacy, attempting to undermine climate science and sowing distrust around the world," said former US Vice President Al Gore.
The move has also been welcomed by China, which has become a leading player in global green technology efforts. However, many countries are increasingly looking elsewhere for leadership on climate change issues, with some saying that the US's decision is giving them a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to avoid taking responsibility for their own emissions.
The impact of the US withdrawal on the UNFCCC will become clearer during the organization's annual budget allocation process. Climate experts are warning that climate change is becoming more intense, with scientists saying it has been the hottest three years on record and that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe.
Trump's administration claims the move is intended to save taxpayers money, but many experts say it will have the opposite effect. "The doors remain open for the US to re-enter in the future," said UNFCCC executive secretary Simon Stiell. "But this latest step back from global leadership on climate cooperation and science can only harm the US economy, jobs, and living standards."
The decision was made public in a presidential memorandum issued on Wednesday evening, which stated that the US would withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 additional international organizations. The list includes several key global bodies focused on environmental protection, renewable energy development, education, human rights, and democracy.
Climate experts and organizations have widely criticized the move, with many saying it will undermine decades of hard-won diplomacy and create an opening for other countries to fill the vacuum left by the US. "By withdrawing from the IPCC, UNFCCC, and the other vital international partnerships, the Trump administration is undoing decades of hard-won diplomacy, attempting to undermine climate science and sowing distrust around the world," said former US Vice President Al Gore.
The move has also been welcomed by China, which has become a leading player in global green technology efforts. However, many countries are increasingly looking elsewhere for leadership on climate change issues, with some saying that the US's decision is giving them a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to avoid taking responsibility for their own emissions.
The impact of the US withdrawal on the UNFCCC will become clearer during the organization's annual budget allocation process. Climate experts are warning that climate change is becoming more intense, with scientists saying it has been the hottest three years on record and that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe.
Trump's administration claims the move is intended to save taxpayers money, but many experts say it will have the opposite effect. "The doors remain open for the US to re-enter in the future," said UNFCCC executive secretary Simon Stiell. "But this latest step back from global leadership on climate cooperation and science can only harm the US economy, jobs, and living standards."
just saw that trump pulled us out of the paris climate agreement 
₹ and now he's withdrawing from like a gazillion other international orgs 4 climate change 
it's crazy how much damage one dude can do to the planet 
i mean, the science is clear, climate change is real, but trump just doesn't care 
and now china is like "hey, we got this" 
guess us americans are stuck trying 2 find a way 2 save ourselves 
meanwhile, the world is literally burning 
. I mean, have you ever tried it? They put these special spices that make your taste buds do the happy dance 
. Anyway, back to this climate thingy... what's up with people not taking care of the planet anymore? It's like we're all just sitting around waiting for someone else to save us 
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I'm really worried about what's happening with climate change, you know? This move by Trump is like, super bad news 
. Like, we need international organizations working together to tackle this issue, not pulling out of it. China is trying to step in and fill the gap but it's just not the same as countries like the US being part of the solution.
, and we can't just sit back and do nothing about it. The fact that Trump is trying to save money by pulling out of these organizations is crazy, because I think it's going to end up costing us way more in the long run 
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. This move is not just bad for climate change, but also for the US economy and jobs 
. It's like, we're giving away our chance to be leaders on this issue, and it's just not cool 
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, like what's next? world leaders are gonna be all 'oh well' cuz usa just pulled out of the biggest deal to save the planet... china's already trying to fill the gap tho 
, and let's be real, trump's admin is just trying to save face lol, but the rest of the world isn't buying it 
The US just pulled out of all those important orgs 
Climate change is getting worse every day 
And now the world is like "oh no, what are we gonna do?" 
China is happy though 
'Cause they're the ones who know how to make green tech 
But it's not just about China 
Not pulling out and leaving everyone else to deal with it alone 
The US is like a big brother who always needs to be told what to do 
Can't they see that climate change is real? 
it's like they're saying "hey we don't care about our planet or anyone else's" and that's not exactly the kind of leadership we need right now. and now china is like the new cool kid on the block with all the green tech advancements lol but seriously though what's next? will other countries just start doing whatever they want and ignoring the whole global thing? i don't think so, climate change affects everyone regardless of where you live or who you are and we need to work together to make a difference. it's not rocket science people (although scientists seem to be saying it is rn 
) just use some common sense and care about our planet for future generations!
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. It's going to cost us way more in the long run if we don't address this issue now 
. We need to find common ground and work towards a solution, not just sit back and watch as our planet suffers 
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It's not just about saving money or whatever, it's about making sure we're leaving a habitable planet for our kids and grandkids. I don't get why some leaders can't see that 
. The science is clear, climate change is real and it's not going away 
. Trump's decision is just going to give other countries a free pass to do whatever they want with their own emissions 
. And let's be real, it's not like the US is some kind of victim here 
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