President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from 66 international organisations, including UN bodies and the International Solar Alliance led by India and France, saying these institutions were “redundant” and “contrary” to his country’s interests. The funding cut will also impact major health programmes, from HIV/AIDS to malaria, in developing countries, including India. The US withdrawal means less financial support for global heritage and education programmes, impacting sites and initiatives worldwide. The US becomes the first country to exit the foundational treaties of global climate action. Similar challenges are expected to plague other environment groupings, including the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and energy groupings — the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact.

Source: Indian Express January 09, 2026 07:30 UTC