LISBON: The US decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement has given a “global push” to the deal, as other signatories have strongly recommitted to the landmark accord, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Monday. “Since the decision by the US government to abandon the Paris accords, we have been witnessing a global push and a reaffirmation by all the other governments of their commitment” on climate change, Guterres told a conference in Lisbon. “It’s obvious for the European Union, China and India,” he added. Guterres recalled that he had recently met the leaders of China and India, describing them as countries which were “crucial” for the success of the Paris accords. “In the United States, this push is generating at the level of cities, in some states and in the business world a very strong commitment towards the green economy,” the UN chief said.

Source: Manila Times July 03, 2017 12:56 UTC