Group 1 - The United States officially exited the Paris Agreement on January 27, marking the second time under President Trump that the country has withdrawn from this accord [1] - The withdrawal process began with an executive order signed by Trump on January 20, 2025, and was confirmed by the UN to take effect on January 27, 2026 [1] - The Paris Agreement was initially established in 2015, and the upcoming COP30 in 2025 will focus on new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with the U.S. government not sending any high-level officials to this meeting, marking a historic absence from UN climate negotiations [1] Group 2 - The U.S. government's inconsistent stance on the Paris Agreement has drawn widespread criticism internationally and dissatisfaction domestically, with California's Governor Newsom advocating for rejoining the accord [2] - Despite the setback of the U.S. withdrawal, the trend of addressing global climate change risks remains unstoppable, with increasing recognition of climate change as a significant threat due to the rise in extreme weather events [2] - The Asia-Pacific region is actively seizing opportunities presented by climate change, with more companies disclosing their climate transition plans in response to the UN's warning about the profound survival threats posed by climate change [2]