Experts have cautioned that Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election of 2024 is a serious setback for international climate action. It is anticipated that his return to the White House will hinder efforts to combat climate change, possibly jeopardizing years of arduous international accords and climate programs. Though the short-term effects are obvious, the long-term effects are still unknown.
Trump’s triumph casts a pall over the global effort to prevent climate change as world leaders convene in Azerbaijan next week for the pivotal COP29 climate conference. According to experts, his climate policies have the potential to undo significant progress made by past administrations, especially those aimed at lowering emissions and assisting developing nations in their shift to renewable energy.
