Trump victory casts shadow over upcoming COP global climate talks


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🗞️ Driving the news: Donald Trump’s re-election casts uncertainty over the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, as his administration is expected to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement again
• This shift has led climate advocates to look to the EU for leadership as global climate goals face new challenges
🔭 The context: Trump’s previous administration rolled back environmental protections and exited the Paris Agreement, causing setbacks for international climate action
• With the COP29 summit just days away, world leaders face heightened pressure to secure a financial framework for climate adaptation in developing nations
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The U.S. exit from global climate agreements could weaken global climate progress and embolden other nations to deprioritize climate goals
• The EU’s leadership is now crucial to fill this gap, particularly in advancing climate finance to vulnerable countries in the Global South
⏭️ What's next: EU leaders, though missing key figures like Ursula von der Leyen, will likely amplify their climate commitments at COP29 to counteract U.S. policies
• Expectations are high for the EU to push for a meaningful climate finance agreement in Baku
💬 One quote: “Lack of U.S. leadership does not alter the scientific and moral imperative to address global emissions” – Chiara Martinelli of Climate Action Network Europe
📈 One stat: Trump’s stance could influence other major polluters, as leaders of China and India are also expected to skip the summit
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