UN: US Has 'Legal Obligation' to Fund Agencies Despite Trump's Withdrawals

• UN states US has a "legal obligation" to pay dues for UN agencies, despite Trump's withdrawal from over 30 initiatives.
• Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regretted President Trump's decision to withdraw from 31 UN-related agencies, including the UN's population agency and the UNFCCC.
• UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasized that assessed contributions are a legal obligation under the UN Charter for all Member States.
• The UN entities will continue their work; the UN learned of the withdrawal via news reports and social media, lacking formal communication.
• Simon Stiell, UNFCCC executive secretary, warned the US of economic harm and urged re-entry, highlighting clean energy opportunities.

Why It Matters: UN asserts US must fulfill its legal duty to fund agencies despite Trump's withdrawals, impacting global initiatives.