US Seeks to Weaken Global Climate Support Deal, UN Document Reveals

Internal United Nations documents reveal that the United States, under the Trump administration, is seeking to weaken a global agreement intended to help developing countries address the impacts of climate change and related challenges. The U.S. opposes draft reforms to the global financial system that support developing nations, specifically objecting to measures on taxation, credit ratings, and fossil fuel subsidies. Additionally, the administration wants references to 'climate,' 'gender equality,' and 'sustainability' removed from the agreement, reflecting an 'America First' approach that resists international efforts to combat climate change and promote diversity. These positions have emerged ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, which aims to set the agenda for development finance over the next decade. The U.S. stance has prompted concerns from other nations and experts that such opposition could undermine collective progress on global development and climate goals. The ongoing negotiations, involving 193 countries, highlight a significant divide over the direction of international cooperation on development finance.