Conservative Groups Urge Trump Administration to Skip UN Climate Conference
A coalition of conservative energy and environmental organizations is urging leaders in the Trump administration to take advantage of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil. They believe this conference presents an opportunity to challenge President Donald Trump’s claims, which they describe as a significant fraud regarding climate change.
According to the groups, as Trump actively distances the U.S. from climate-related warnings, there’s little benefit in engaging with international initiatives that they argue undermine American energy and economy, threaten national security, and waste taxpayer money under the guise of climate aid.
This annual United Nations Climate Change Conference aims to gather world leaders to formulate measures to combat climate change. It’s scheduled to take place in Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025.
The letter sent to key figures, including Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgham, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, was signed by various organizations such as the Institute for Energy & Environmental Law, the American Institute of Energy, and the Heartland Institute, among others.
Call for Withdrawal from UN Climate Conference
Jason Isaac, CEO of the American Energy Institute, expressed to Fox News Digital that he believes the U.S. should distance itself from what he sees as ineffective UN climate sessions that, according to him, have done little for environmental improvement. He argued that these conferences have mainly benefited countries like China and have left many in poverty.
He emphasized that not participating would send a strong signal: America is no longer accepting what he describes as global climate hoaxes.
Interestingly, the letter pointed out that the U.S. has attended these conferences since their inception in 1995, yet has seen no tangible benefits for the environment. Instead, the authors argue, these gatherings merely deplete taxpayer resources while fostering policies they view as detrimental to the U.S.
Heartland Institute Chairman James Taylor remarked that the climate conference could serve as a stage to highlight the perceived hypocrisy of those in power, while at the same time releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
Trump’s Criticism of Climate Policies
Trump has consistently opposed the stringent climate policies from previous Democratic administrations since taking office. He has put forth executive orders that target initiatives such as the Green New Deal, including a recent directive aimed at enhancing U.S. energy production.
This letter arrives amid the ongoing UN General Assembly in New York City, where Trump has characterized climate change as a major fraudulent scheme, voicing skepticism about the reliability of predictions from the UN and other entities.
He claimed, “This is the biggest fraudulent job that has ever been done in the world,” noting that predictions had often missed the mark due to misguided intentions.
One signatory of the letter pointed out that not attending the meeting would signal that the U.S. refuses to be a victim of this so-called global climate fraud.
Furthermore, Steve Milloy from The Energy & Environment Legal Institute commented that Trump’s recent remarks have affirmed the administration’s stance on not needing a presence at the Brazilian meeting. He suggested that the White House should focus on arrangements that promote economic growth and energy solutions for developing nations, rather than continuing what he terms “green nonsense.”
