WRI Statement on Donald Trump as the Next President of the United States

The World Resources Institute argues that the incoming Trump administration must continue investing in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure to drive economic growth and job creation. It emphasizes that the global transition to a low-carbon economy is inevitable, citing increased solar and wind projections and corporate commitments to science-based targets. Furthermore, it asserts that maintaining the U.S. commitment to the Paris Agreement is essential for preserving international trust and diplomacy.

• The U.S. should prioritize climate change mitigation, clean energy investment, and the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support public well-being and future prosperity.
• The global shift toward a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy is viewed as an unstoppable trend, supported by rising IEA projections for wind and solar power, science-based greenhouse gas targets from nearly 200 major companies, and the membership of over 600 cities in the Compact of Mayors.
• Adherence to the Paris Agreement is described as critical for the United States to maintain its global credibility and trust in international diplomacy.

APA

Steer, A. (2016). WRI Statement on Donald Trump as the Next President of the United States. World Resources Institute. https://www.wri.org/news/statement-wri-statement-donald-trump-next-president-united-states

Chicago

Steer, Andrew. WRI Statement on Donald Trump as the Next President of the United States. World Resources Institute, 2016. https://www.wri.org/news/statement-wri-statement-donald-trump-next-president-united-states.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{steer2016wri, author = {Steer, Andrew}, title = {{WRI Statement on Donald Trump as the Next President of the United States}}, publisher = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2016}, month = nov, url = {https://www.wri.org/news/statement-wri-statement-donald-trump-next-president-united-states}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }