AT a time when "the year 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record," according to the World Meteorological Organization, the potential impact of Donald Trump's return to power on the global fight against climate change raises concerns.

During his first presidency, Trump publicly voiced skepticism about climate change, promoted fossil fuel production and withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement. This anti-climate stance raised alarms globally, yet also sparked a deeper resilience in the climate movement and a renewed commitment to transitioning toward sustainable practices. Despite the uncertainties a second Trump presidency may introduce, the momentum toward renewable energy (RE) and climate action has never been more pronounced.

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