US President Donald Trump announced the intention to withdraw from a sweeping list of global bodies, including major climate, science, trade, human rights and development institutions. Beyond Kenyan and African reactions, global bodies have weighed in. “The IPCC is an organisation consisting of governments that are members of the United Nations or the World Meteorological Organisation. Instant analysisThe US decision to withdraw from over 60 UN and international bodies risks undermining global cooperation at a critical time, with significant implications for Kenya. Experts warn that retreating from climate and scientific institutions isolates the US while leaving urgent global challenges—biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and climate impacts—unaddressed.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 07:01 UTC