Two Democratic governors co-chairing the bipartisan US Climate Alliance have announced plans to lead an American delegation to the annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil in late 2025. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasized the importance of showcasing ongoing climate action in the US to the international community.
The decision to participate in COP30 comes in the wake of the US rejoining the Paris Agreement, signaling a renewed commitment to global climate efforts. A UN official overseeing climate change negotiations expressed openness to all countries willing to engage constructively, highlighting the significance of the clean energy sector, which reached a value of $2 trillion last year.
