US Exits Key Global Bodies: Retreat from Multilateralism Impacts World

• US withdrew from numerous international organizations under Trump, including WHO, UNESCO, and major climate bodies.
• Exits reflect a shift towards national control, prioritizing domestic interests over multilateral cooperation and global consensus.
• Withdrawals from climate-related bodies (UNFCCC, IPCC, Paris Agreement, ISA, IRENA) underscore a fossil fuel-first policy.
• Pullbacks from UN Women, UNFPA, WHO weaken global efforts in gender equality, reproductive health, and public health coordination.
• Reduced engagement in security forums (GCTF, ReCAAP, STCU) signals a move towards unilateral action and less shared responsibility.

Why It Matters: US withdrawals from global bodies signal a retreat from multilateralism, impacting climate, health, and security.