Overview

• President Joe Biden visited the Amazon, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so, and emphasized the irreversible progress of America's clean energy revolution.
• Biden's visit included meetings with Indigenous leaders and a tour of the deforestation-impacted rainforest, underscoring the global significance of the Amazon in climate discussions.
• Despite Biden's efforts to bolster international climate financing and conservation, his initiatives face potential rollback under President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized climate change policies.
• Biden signed a proclamation designating November 17 as International Conservation Day, aiming to cement his environmental legacy before leaving office.
• The Amazon, crucial for its biodiversity and carbon storage, continues to suffer from deforestation and climate change, raising concerns about future U.S. involvement under the new administration.