Donald Trump's recent election victory raises concerns about US climate leadership as he is a known climate change denier. With the US being a major greenhouse gas emitter, his administration's potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could hinder global climate efforts. Current US climate envoy John Podesta expresses disappointment over the election result, emphasizing the urgency of climate action. The article discusses the implications of Trump's policies on international climate cooperation and the upcoming COP29 summit in Baku, where countries are expected to renew commitments to climate finance.