IN the realm of global climate policy, the leadership of the United States holds significant sway, given its status as the biggest historical greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and a major player in international negotiations. As the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change continues to unfold in Baku, Azerbaijan, Donald Trump's recent election as the 47th President of the United States adds a new layer of uncertainty and concern to the global climate agenda.
During his first term (2017–2021), Trump exhibited a stark skepticism toward climate science, famously labeling climate change a "hoax" as a supposed Chinese invention and withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement. His views and actions have significant implications for international climate efforts, and his second presidency's ramifications could be profound.
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