Biden's Historic Amazon Visit Highlights Climate Agenda Challenges

As Biden's presidency concludes, Trump's incoming administration threatens to reverse climate policies.

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.