Another major concern is the World Bank’s role in climate finance. The US is the largest shareholder in the World Bank and its policies influence global financial decisions. Under Trump, there could be resistance to climate funding mechanisms, including those related to loss and damage compensation for developing nations. This could have devastating consequences for poorer countries facing the worst impacts of climate change.
The Battle Ahead: A Test for Global Climate Action
Singh concludes that Trump’s return and the rise of Trumpism will test the resilience of global climate movements. The next few years will determine whether the world can overcome these challenges and push for a sustainable future. “We are entering a dangerous phase where climate denial is becoming a structured ideology. The fight is bigger than just reversing Trump’s policies it’s about preventing an entire political movement from undermining decades of climate progress.”
The world now faces a critical decision whether to allow one nation’s policies to derail global climate action or to strengthen international cooperation and push back against fossil fuel dominance. Only time will tell which path humanity chooses.