UKGBC reacts to Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

'Trump's decision is a blow to international cooperation and a preposterous betrayal of US citizens'

The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in the built environment, including housebuilders, banks, social housing providers, local councils, developers, estates and engineering companies and universities – responds to President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.

Smith Mordak, chief executive officer at the UK Green Building Council, said:

President Trump pulling the US out the Paris Agreement is as heart-breaking as it is unsurprising. Not only is this a blow to international co-operation around our civilization’s greatest collective challenge, but a preposterous betrayal of his own citizens currently suffering the terrifying wildfires in California. My resolve to collaborate with climate action colleagues around the world is stronger than ever and UKGBC remains committed to collaborating for action on the climate and nature crises with our colleagues around the world.”

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