Experts warn that Donald Trump’s election heralds delayed and less ambitious climate policies globally, as his transition team prepares to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. The impending U.S. exit raises concerns about the commitment of other nations, particularly poorer countries reliant on U.S. funding. Although Trump’s policies may not completely halt climate initiatives, they are expected to shift focus and lead to looser commitments. Critics describe the impact as ‘disastrous,’ predicting an increase in U.S. CO2 emissions that could undermine global climate efforts substantially.