Climate Action Momentum Stalls After U.S. Policy Reversal

Climate Action Momentum Stalls After U.S. Policy Reversal

Since President Trump decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, there has been rising concern that the U.S. absence from the global accord will create a leadership vacuum, which could threaten climate progress. This has encouraged other member states to double down on their commitment to the agreement and private donors to offer funding for global climate efforts. Nevertheless, greater action must be taken to ensure…