Joe Biden will visit the Amazon on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the region as part of his environmental agenda.
This visit symbolizes U.S. support for global climate change efforts.
Biden’s domestic achievements in climate policy are notable, but his international record is less pronounced.
Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, a climate leader, acknowledges that while the U.S. is heading in the right direction, long-term benefits remain to be seen.
Biden’s brief visit to Manaus in Brazil will include meetings with local and Indigenous leaders focused on protecting the Amazon ecosystem.
The U.S. has engaged with Brazil to support financial initiatives for forest preservation.
Trump opposition
This trip occurs amid discussions of Biden’s climate agenda and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who opposes climate initiatives.
Brazil’s forests represent critical global climate issues that Biden aims to address.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized that this visit highlights both Biden’s personal commitment and the ongoing U.S. commitment to combat climate change.
Biden will be accompanied by key climate advisers who recently attended climate talks in Azerbaijan.
From the first day of his presidency, Biden prioritized climate change, rejoining the Paris Agreement and setting ambitious pollution reduction targets.
Maria Mendiluce, of the We Mean Business Coalition, notes that U.S. actions in clean energy transition have had a positive impact.
