Synopsis
The United Nations has confirmed the official notification from the U.S. regarding its withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, effective January 27, 2026. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. climate policy under President Trump, who signed the withdrawal order shortly after his inauguration.Key Takeaways
- US officially withdraws from the Paris Agreement.
- Withdrawal notification received by UN on January 27, 2025.
- Exit will take effect on January 27, 2026.
- Climate policy shift under President Trump.
- Previous administration had rejoined accord.
United Nations, Jan 29 (NationPress) The United Nations has officially acknowledged the receipt of a notification from Washington regarding its exit from the Paris climate change agreement.
"The United States informed the Secretary-General, acting in his role as depositary, about its withdrawal on January 27, 2025, from the Paris Agreement established on December 12, 2015," stated Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres, during a routine briefing.
He added, "As per Article 28, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement, the exit of the United States will be effective from January 27, 2026."
The spokesperson reiterated the UN's dedication to the Paris Agreement and its backing of all substantial initiatives aimed at restricting the increase in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in the White House, initiating the withdrawal from the Paris climate accord for a second time.
Trump dispatched a letter to the UN’s secretary general outlining the nation’s withdrawal and its rationale at a post-inauguration rally immediately afterward. Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden had presented the updated Nationally Determined Contribution target to the UN, aiming for a 61-66 percent reduction in US greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
The first Trump administration officially facilitated the exit of the United States from the Paris Agreement in November 2020, significantly impacting global efforts to address the climate crisis. Joe Biden, who took over from Trump in January 2021, signed an executive order to re-enter the accord.
Trump’s departure from the Paris Agreement during his initial term was a fulfillment of a campaign promise to exit again. This decision indicates a dramatic shift in the nation’s federal climate policy and was followed by further orders declaring a national energy emergency, rescinding Biden-era climate initiatives, and promoting energy exploration and production on federal territories.
