US Paris agreement exit and aid pause

The United Nations expressed concern over recent actions by the US, including its formal notification of withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and a pause on foreign assistance, citing potential global impacts.

During a press briefing on 28th January, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres outlined the timeline, noting the initial 2016 ratification, the 2020 withdrawal, the 2021 re-entry, and now the notification of a second withdrawal, which will take effect on 27 January 2026.

The UN underscored its readiness to engage with the new U.S. administration to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of development and humanitarian efforts for the world’s most vulnerable populations.