Navigating Climate Challenges Post-Paris Agreement

This chapter examines the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its historical context, while also assessing the current dynamics of U.S. fossil fuel exports and greenhouse gas reduction efforts. The conversation highlights Europe's struggle to enhance its climate commitments in the face of inadequate global support, with a focus on the urgent need to meet the 1.5-degree target amid alarming statistics from the UN. Additionally, it explores the complexities of carbon offset policies in the EU and the importance of private sector engagement for effective climate transition.