Europe Today Trump "is very damaging" for climate, says architect of Paris Agreement
Dec 15, 2025
Laurence Tubiana, a French economist and climate diplomat who was instrumental in creating the 2015 Paris Agreement, discusses the ongoing challenges in climate action. She highlights the detrimental impact of Donald Trump's climate denialism on global efforts and underscores the need for aggressive strategies to phase out fossil fuels. Tubiana also explores the feasibility of the EU achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy and industrial decarbonization to meet this ambitious goal.
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Paris Agreement Drove Real Global Change
- The Paris Agreement has driven a major global shift in policy and technology since 2015.
- Net-zero commitments now cover 88% of global emissions and public awareness has risen markedly.
US Opposition Increases Geopolitical Pressure
- Laurence Tubiana says Donald Trump's stance is 'very damaging' to climate progress and increases geopolitical pressure.
- Despite US hostility, most countries remain in Paris and many push to reduce fossil-fuel dependence.
COP30 Showed Growing Tensions Over Fossil Fuels
- COP30 was fractious but showed countries pressing to reduce fossil-fuel reliance despite aggressive lobbying.
- Tubiana urges Europe to resist increased fossil-fuel imports and prioritize energy independence.