Us withdrawal from Paris climate agreement: risks for Russia

The article evaluates the contribution of the world’s leading countries in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. The main factors influencing the high carbon intensity of the Russian economy are determined. The main reasons for the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement are presented. Within the framework of the Russian climate agenda, there are a number of important documents that make it possible to manage climate change. The risks for the Russian economy associated with its transition to low-carbon development are analyzed. The article considers the growing risks to Russia’s national security as a result of D. Trump’s refusal to cooperate within the framework of the international climate agreement. Ways to neutralize risks are proposed. It is noted that a significant potential for reducing risks lies in the effectiveness of the measures that Russia implements under the Paris Agreement. To do this, it is necessary to develop more effective tools for implementing the climate agenda, taking into account the national interests to a greater extent.

climate agreement, low-carbon development, innovation model, decarbonization of the economy, anthropogenic emissions, carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, energy, exports, sanctions, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources