The order instructs US agencies and departments to cease participation in and funding for 35 non-UN organisations and 31 UN entities.
- As per US, these entities operate contrary to U.S. national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty.
- US earlier withdrew from Paris Climate Agreement, WHO, and UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Important Organizations from which the United States is withdrawing:
- United Nations (UN) Organizations: UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, UN Conference on Trade and Development, Peacebuilding Commission, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, UN Register of Conventional Arms etc.
- Non-UN organizations: International Energy Forum, International Solar Alliance, International Union for Conservation of Nature, 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact etc.
Potential Impact of US withdrawal
- Climate change: Hinder global efforts to curb greenhouse gases because it gives other nations the excuse to delay their own actions and commitments.
- Fragmenting Multilateralism: US withdrawal will further weaken international governance, enhance power rivalries, leading to shift towards protectionism and smaller ad-hoc regional blocs.
- Halting Development: U.S. has historically played a dominant role in global institutions, and funding cuts subsequent to US withdrawal will deteriorate already diminishing international humanitarian and development aid.
- Global Peace: Absence of US contribution for Peacebuilding Commission, will hamper peace efforts in conflict-ridden areas (e.g. in Africa or the Caribbean).
