Global green energy efforts expected to persist despite US withdrawal from Paris accord

President Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement on January 22, 2025. This decision marks a return to his previous stance from 2017, despite the global push for renewable energy investments that the agreement fostered. The UN's World Meteorological Organization stated that the U.S. exit will not hinder global momentum towards green energy. The agency's head, Celeste Saulo, emphasized that many countries will continue to invest in profitable green initiatives. Saulo noted the importance of ongoing collaboration with the U.S. on climate issues, particularly in developing early warning systems for extreme weather events. The UN aims to ensure that everyone is protected by such systems by 2027.