India, Jan. 28 -- Donald Trump, shortly after beginning his second term as President of the United States, has issued several executive orders; one significant order being the withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. This decision is expected to further hinder global climate efforts, which are already challenged by the prioritisation of COVID-19, ongoing wars worldwide and the reluctance of developed nations to provide sufficient funding.

Harjeet Singh, a prominent global climate activist and founding director, Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, spoke with Down To Earth about the various and significant repercussions of Trump's climate policies, including their effects on India.

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