controversial President Donald Trump recently announced his decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement resulting in mixed reactions from all over the world including leaders from every country. According to CNN, they are accusing the United States of disregarding its responsibilities to the planet and of course, to humanity. The Paris Agreement is an accord to fight, control and adapt to climate change. It is actually considered the last resort in saving Earth from the terrifying results due to the effects of Global Warming.
Frustrations all over the world
Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Environment released a joint statement as well regarding the matter. The Brazilian government is concerned and upset about the U.S. announcement to leave the agreement. They are worried about the potential impact of trump's decision on multilateral cooperation when it comes to global changes.
At the same time Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Mexico, and Sweden expressed their reaction on Twitter.
1.Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said:
We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 1, 2017
2.European Union’s Commissioner for Climate Action & Energy Miguel Arias Cañete said:
A sad day for the global community, as the US turns its back on the fight against climate change. EU deeply regrets this unilateral decision
— Miguel Arias Cañete (@MAC_europa) June 1, 2017
3.France's President Emmanuel Macron said:
Statement on the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreements. #parisagreementhttps://t.co/T4XOjWZW0Q
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 1, 2017
Paris' Mayor Anne Hidalgo said:
Regardless of #Trump's decision, cities will apply #ParisAgreement. #Climate pic.twitter.com/cW9n0EoQa7
— Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) June 1, 2017
4.Germany's Spokesperson for Chancellor Angela Merkel Steffen Seibert said:
Chancellor Merkel disappointed w/ Pres. Trump's decision. Now more than ever we will work for global climate policies that save our planet.
— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) June 1, 2017
Germany's Head of Social Democratic Party Martin Schulz said:
You can withdraw from a climate agreement but not from climate change, Mr. Trump. Reality isn't just another statesman you shove away.
— Martin Schulz (@MartinSchulz) June 1, 2017
5.Mexico's Former President Vicente Fox Quesada said:
Withdrawal from #ParisAgreement, @realDonaldTrump condemns this generation and those to come. He's declaring war on the planet itself.
— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) June 1, 2017
6.Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström said:
The US decision to leave the #ParisAgreement is a decision to leave humanity's last chance of securing our childrens future on this planet.
— Margot Wallström (@margotwallstrom) June 1, 2017
Global leaders mobbed Trump after saying 'no' to Paris Agreement
The agreement was first signed in 2015 at the French Capital Conference and ratified by the U.S.
a year later. While Syria and Nicaragua decided not to sign the accord at first, the majority insisted it was not tough enough. Despite this, the countries in the world signed up for its provisions, Trump declined to join the accord.
The President said on Thursday that the U.S .will get out and begin to renegotiate. “We will see if there is a better deal.
If we can, great. If we cannot, that is fine." Others considered this move to be a reckless abandonment. As expected, the leaders of France, Germany, and Italy were disappointed. They pointed out that the accord cannot be renegotiated anymore. People will soon find out the outcome of this decision. If you have any opinion on this issue, share it in the comment section!
