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American elections: new climate

The importance of the American presidential election is undeniable when analyzed from the perspective of Sustainability. It is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases and currently stands against the global commitment to climate change, which sets bold targets for 2050 (Paris Agreement).

With Joe Biden’s victory confirmed, the world expects the arrival of a leader who stands ahead of environmental challenges, helping to lead the planet to a low-carbon economy, offering support for greater use of clean and renewable energy.

We know that in the four corners of the globe there is much to be done for the environment. However, there is no doubt that the change in the USA chairman give us the wind of change, not only for climate-related goals, but for several indicators that make up the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.