Re-engage with international climate agreements to restore global cooperation.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
The U.S. withdrawal from key international climate agreements significantly undermines global efforts to combat climate change, increasing long-term planetary risks.
January 9, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw from multiple international climate agreements, including the UNFCCC and other key bodies, represents a severe setback in global climate governance. This move not only isolates the U.S. from critical climate negotiations but also weakens international collaboration needed to address climate change effectively. The lack of U.S. participation could lead to reduced global momentum in reducing emissions and implementing climate policies, exacerbating long-term risks such as extreme weather events, ecosystem collapse, and feedback loops. The decision could also embolden other nations to deprioritize climate commitments, further destabilizing global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase advocacy and public awareness campaigns to pressure governments to commit to climate action.
Invest in sustainable and renewable energy technologies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Conduct research on alternative climate strategies that can be implemented locally and globally.
Support and participate in local and global initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups Publisher: BBC
- US exit of key UN climate treaty criticized as self-sabotage Publisher: Reuters
- What Is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out? Publisher: The New York Times
- US Pulls Out Of 66 Multilateral Bodies Including Key Climate Convention Publisher: Health Policy Watch
- Trump withdraws US from IRENA, climate change orgs Publisher: Renewables Now