Overview
- The presidential memorandum lists 66 bodies, including 31 tied to the United Nations system.
- It directs federal departments and agencies to cease participation and funding for the named entities.
- Most targets focus on climate, migration and labor issues that the administration argues conflict with national economic priorities.
- Named departures include the IPCC, IRENA, the World Forum on Migration and Development, the Coalition for Freedom Online, the UNFCCC, UNFPA and UN-Habitat.
- The White House frames the move as redirecting funds to domestic priorities, while the EU voices regret and China reiterates support for multilateral institutions.