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| "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements" | |
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| Type | Executive order |
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| Number | 14162  |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Signed | January 20, 2025 (2025-01-20) |
| Federal Register details | |
| Federal Register document number | 2025-02010 |
| Publication date | January 30, 2025 |
| Summary | |
| Orders the withdrawal of the United States from theParis Agreement and related international climate commitments | |
Executive Order 14162, titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements", is anexecutive order signed byUnited States presidentDonald Trump on January 20, 2025, during the first day of his second presidential term. The order directed the immediate withdrawal of theUnited States from theParis Agreement and other international climate commitments.
The executive order marked the second time the United States had withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, following aprevious withdrawal during Trump'sfirst presidential term.[1]
The order directed theUnited States Ambassador to the United Nations to immediately notify theSecretary-General of the United Nations's withdrawal from theParis Agreement, implemented under theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This withdrawal was designated to take effect immediately upon notification. It also directed the termination of all the United States' financial commitments made under the UNFCCC, including the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, requiring theOffice of Management and Budget to issue guidance for releasing frozen funds within ten days.[2]
The order established a review process requiring multiple federal departments and agencies to report on their actions towards revoking policies implemented under the International Climate Finance Plan. It also established new priorities for international energy agreements, emphasizing "economic efficiency, the promotion of American prosperity, consumer choice, and fiscal restraint in all foreign engagements that concern energy policy".[2]
Severalenvironmental organizations andclimate researchers expressed immediate and strong opposition to the order's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. TheUnion of Concerned Scientists characterized the decision as a "travesty" that prioritizedfossil fuel industry profits over public health and welfare. TheSierra Club, emphasized America's moral obligation to lead global emissions reduction efforts, particularly given its status as the largest historical emitter. Many experts and analysts also expressed concern about the order prompting other nations to reconsider their international climate commitments.[1]
FormerWhite House national climate advisorGina McCarthy described the order's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement as the Trump administration abdicating "its responsibility to protect the American people and our national security".[3]
Key developer of the Paris AgreementLaurence Tubiana described the withdrawal as "unfortunate", but expressed hope towards the ability of climate actions made by the international community.[3]
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