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Trump's Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Implications for Indonesia and the Global South


Published on 2025-02-10 05:00:49 - MSN
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  • As Trump withdraws the US from the Paris Agreement for a second time, Indonesia grapples with the implications for its climate goals and economic future. This analysis explores how this decision affects the Global South,

The article discusses the implications of former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2017 for Indonesia and the Global South. Trump's withdrawal was seen as a significant setback for global climate efforts, as the U.S. is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. For Indonesia, this move was particularly concerning because it relies on international cooperation to address climate change impacts like rising sea levels and extreme weather events. The withdrawal signaled a potential reduction in U.S. financial and technological support for climate initiatives in developing countries, which could hinder their ability to transition to sustainable energy and adapt to climate change. Furthermore, it highlighted the vulnerability of global climate commitments to changes in U.S. political leadership, potentially discouraging other nations from fully committing to their climate pledges. The article also touches on how this decision might have influenced the broader geopolitical dynamics, with countries in the Global South feeling abandoned by one of the key players in global climate governance, thereby affecting trust and cooperation in international climate negotiations.

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