
*By Nicole K. Phinopoulou
While the world grapples with the urgent need for a sustainable future, the policies of the Trump administration threaten to disrupt the momentum of green investments and the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. With the United States (US) stepping away from global climate commitments, financial markets, corporations, and governments must now navigate an uncertain path forward.
One of the first executive orders signed by President Donald Trump upon reassuming office was the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement 2016. This move signals a broader policy shift that deprioritizes climate action in favor of deregulation and economic nationalism. It also sends a clear message to businesses and financial…