Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements Executive Order #14162 Date Issued: January 20, 2025 Topic: Environmental Justice
WHAT DOES THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DO? This order directs the immediate withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement and any related international climate agreements under the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change. The order halts all financial commitments tied to these agreements, including funding for international climate finance initiatives. Additionally, the order revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan and requires federal agencies to reassess and rescind policies that were implemented to support international climate efforts. Moving forward, the order mandates that U.S. engagement in international energy agreements must prioritize economic efficiency, American prosperity, consumer choice, and fiscal restraint.
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