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The United States will withdraw from 66 international entities, including the UNFCCC and multiple energy and climate bodies. (Photo: iStock)
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that the United States will withdraw from 66 international entities, including around a dozen energy and climate organizations and agreements, arguing that continued participation no longer serves U.S. national interests.
The list includes the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact.
The decision drew swift criticism from world leaders. European Commission Executive Vice President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera said the White House “doesn’t care about the environment, health, or the suffering of people.” Indonesia also raised concerns that the move could weaken global partnerships, following past changes in U.S. commitments to energy transition financing affecting the country.
