US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from a key climate treaty and dozens of other international groups. The move, formalized on Wednesday, impacts 66 bodies, nearly half of which are UN-related. The Framework Convention on Climate Change, the foundation of global efforts against warming, is among those affected.

The White House stated the decision was based on the belief that these entities "no longer serve American interests." Organizations focused on development, gender equality, and conflict resolution were also targeted. The administration had previously criticized these areas as promoting "globalist" or "woke" agendas.

The withdrawal ends US funding and involvement in these organizations. The White House claims they promote "radical climate policies, global governance and ideological programs" conflicting with US sovereignty. The immediate impact is a potential weakening of international climate change efforts and a re-evaluation of funding priorities by other nations.

This action follows a review of causes deemed a "waste of taxpayer dollars" by the White House. It is the latest in a series of moves by the Trump administration to distance the US from multilateral agreements and international cooperation. The long-term consequences for global climate action and international relations remain to be seen.