Countries remain committed to clean energy and climate goals, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said. Speaking in Brazil, he urged nations to strengthen their climate strategies ahead of COP30.
Speaking in Brasilia, Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, addressed the ongoing transition toward clean energy, stating that global momentum remains strong even as the U.S., the world’s second-biggest emitter, pulls back from its commitments.
“A country may step back, but others are stepping forward,” Stiell said, highlighting the economic benefits of clean energy, including job creation, lower pollution, and reduced health costs. He argued that investment in renewables is not only an environmental necessity but also an economic opportunity.
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, was aimed at keeping global warming below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels. A decade later, Stiell acknowledged that not all commitments have been met, urging world leaders to reevaluate their climate action plans and increase high-level engagement.
Trump’s decision to exit the agreement has fueled broader debates over climate policy. In Europe, green parties are losing ground amid rising concerns over energy prices and economic stability. Meanwhile, Trump’s return to office has led to a rollback of climate-focused policies, as he prioritizes domestic energy production and economic deregulation.
Despite political shifts, several countries have doubled down on clean energy investments. Nations participating in COP30, set for November, are expected to announce revised climate targets. Stiell stressed the need for stronger cooperation among major economies to ensure progress in global climate efforts.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as t...
At least 22 people have been killed - including children - and 35 others injured after a truck carrying Afghan returnees overturned in eastern Afghani...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to increase military spending, warning of growing concern over China’s rapid military exp...
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off...
Three Latvian climbers have died after falling on Mount McKinley in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, authorities and a Latvian climbing o...
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the longtime allies ahead of Armenia's parliamentary election on 7 June.
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 30 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United Nations (UN) added Israel and Russia to a blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence on Friday (29 May). The move prompted Israel to announce it would sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says ongoing conflict, funding pressures and international travel restrictions are complicating efforts to contain a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
Russia and Kazakhstan signed 15 agreements during President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Astana on Thursday (28 May), including deals on Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant and expanded oil cooperation with Russia.
As climate pressures and urbanisation accelerate worldwide, governments are increasingly investing in smart cities and villages to build more sustainable and resilient communities. Across the world, digital technologies are reshaping how cities and rural areas are planned and managed.
The UK is experiencing potentially record-breaking temperatures after forecasters confirmed some areas reached highs close to 34°C on Monday.
More than 100 people were killed in a violent storm that battered India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, with rain and hail, the state Disaster Management and Relief office said on Thursday.
Climate change has driven a record surge in wildfires across Africa, Asia and other regions this year, with scientists warning that conditions are likely to worsen further as the northern hemisphere enters summer and El Niño weather patterns intensify.
Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment