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EU Climate Chief Warns U.S. Exit Threatens Global Efforts

11/3/2025

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Wopke Hoekstra, the European Union Climate Commissioner, warned at COP30 in Brazil that the United States’ withdrawal from green commitments—initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal—could hinder global climate efforts.
He said the absence could damage talks’ atmosphere and might create opportunities for other nations.
He criticized China’s modest climate pledges and urged major emitters to adopt more ambitious commitments, while promoting carbon markets.

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Wopke Hoekstra, the European Union Climate Commissioner, warned at COP30 in Brazil that the United States’ withdrawal from green commitments—initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal—could hinder global climate efforts.
He said the absence could damage talks’ atmosphere and might create opportunities for other nations.
He criticized China’s modest climate pledges and urged major emitters to adopt more ambitious commitments, while promoting carbon markets.