US Democratic lawmakers head to UN climate summit COP31 in Turkey despite Trump's Paris Agreement withdrawal

Summary

A delegation of US Democratic lawmakers will attend the UN climate summit COP31 in Turkey, despite President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Hindustan Times reports that 19 Democratic lawmakers, described as Congress-elects, are taking part to seek renewed diplomatic engagement. Euronews reports that delegation members plan to explore opportunities for renewed US engagement on climate, energy and economic policy at the summit.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 19:40 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that 19 US Democratic lawmakers will attend COP31 in Turkey despite Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, seeking renewed diplomatic engagement.

2. Euronews

   5 Nov 2026, 08:33 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that delegation members, as the delegation heads to COP31, plan to "explore opportunities for renewed US engagement on climate, energy, and economic policy" at the UN summit.