US Blocks Climate Talks Over 'Warming,' 'Gender,' 'Indigenous Peoples' Terms

Negotiations at the COP 17 summit on combating land degradation, held in Mongolia, are stalled just two days before their scheduled close. The United States delegation has reportedly blocked progress, refusing to accept key terminology in the draft agreements.

Sources indicate that US representatives, acting under the Trump administration, object to specific phrases including 'climate warming,' 'gender,' and 'indigenous peoples.' These terms are considered by the US to be contrary to its national interests, leading to a deadlock in discussions aimed at addressing global soil degradation.

The summit's imminent closure on August 27th means that without a resolution, no decisions will be adopted. This impasse highlights significant international divisions on environmental policy and terminology, particularly concerning climate change and social issues, as nations attempt to find common ground on land management strategies.