In 2015, the Paris Agreement was adopted by 196 countries as a global effort to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. However, not all countries have stayed committed to the accord. Here is a list of countries that have withdrawn from the Paris Agreement.
1. United States – In June 2017, President Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, citing the supposed negative impact on the American economy and job market. However, the withdrawal did not take effect until November 4, 2020, after the election.
2. Syria – The civil war in Syria prevented the country from joining the Paris Agreement until November 7, 2017. However, Syria withdrew from the accord shortly after.
3. Nicaragua – Nicaragua initially refused to join the Paris Agreement in 2015, claiming that the accord was not ambitious enough to address climate change effectively. The country finally signed the agreement in October 2017 but then later withdrew from it.
4. Iran – In August 2017, the Iranian government announced that it would not ratify the Paris Agreement because of the negative impact of sanctions against the country.
5. Turkey – Turkey signed the Paris Agreement in 2016 but withdrew its ratification in 2017, citing the agreement`s failure to provide fair and equal contribution from countries.
It is important to note that some countries may not be officially part of the Paris Agreement, while others may have pledged to reduce emissions but not ratified the accord. It`s also worth considering that many countries, including those listed above, have expressed a willingness to reconsider their stance on the Paris Agreement and rejoin the accord.
In conclusion, while the Paris Agreement represents a united global effort to address climate change, some countries have withdrawn from the agreement or refused to join initially. However, it`s crucial to remember that environmental issues require collaboration and effort from all countries and people worldwide to create a sustainable future.