Sky News Daily Who will play climate good cop to Trump’s bad cop?
Nov 11, 2024
Alden Meyer, a senior associate at E3G with extensive experience in climate policy and a veteran of COP conferences, shares insights on the looming impact of another Trump administration on global climate efforts. He discusses the contrasting atmosphere at COP29 in Azerbaijan, highlighting worries over leadership after the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The conversation delves into the risks of a fast transition to net zero and the ongoing struggle for international cooperation amidst political chaos.
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US Climate Policy Influence
- The US has been a key player in climate negotiations since before the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
- Its influence has fluctuated, from obstructing binding emission targets under President Bush to actively negotiating the Paris Agreement under President Obama.
Global Resolve on Climate Action
- Despite Trump's intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, other nations remain committed.
- They aim to continue climate cooperation, undeterred by the US stance.
Climate Financing Challenges
- Trump's opposition to climate financing, viewing it as reparations, may face resistance.
- The Republican Senate previously blocked his attempts to eliminate such funding, recognizing its benefits for US jobs and exports.