
Donald Trump with German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand (Photo: Screen capture)
Leaders from around the globe are condemning the decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords.
The 2015 Paris Agreement was negotiated by 195 countries and 148 countries have already ratified it.
Here's some of what world leaders are saying about the Trump administration and global climate change:
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.— Justin Trudeau (@Justin Trudeau)1496351227.0
Canada is unwavering in our commitment to fight climate change and support clean economic growth.— Justin Trudeau (@Justin Trudeau)1496351239.0
Prime Minister of Belgium Charles Michel
I condemn this brutal act against #ParisAccord @realDonaldTrump Leadership means fighting climate change together. Not forsaking commitment.— Charles Michel (@Charles Michel)1496346372.0
#ParisAccord protects our planet! United Europe with @JunckerEU and @eucopresident will react to safeguard our economy and children's future— Charles Michel (@Charles Michel)1496346953.0
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
BERLIN (AP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she regrets US climate move, will keep working to `save our Earth'— Bradd Jaffy (@Bradd Jaffy)1496349300.0
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni
#Clima Non facciamo passi indietro da Accordo Parigi. Italia Impegnata per riduzione emissioni, energie rinnovabili, sviluppo sostenibile— Paolo Gentiloni (@Paolo Gentiloni)1496347638.0
President of the European Council Donald Tusk
.@realDonaldTrump please don't change the (political) climate for the worse.— Charles Michel (@Charles Michel)1496301866.0
The president of the @EU_Commission called out President @realDonaldTrump over the Paris Climate Agreement. pic.twitter.com/DpVhyYPpdL
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 1, 2017
Angela Merkel w/ Chinese Premier Li Keqiang: “I think it is a joyous fact that China sticks to the Paris Climate Accord."— David Wright (@David Wright)1496310027.0
US decision to leave Paris deal is 'major disappointment': UN spokesman https://t.co/NlKLOroF3e— SBS News (@SBS News)1496350720.0
Expect to see more talk of trade retaliation if Trump withdraws. Here's Merkel's challenger for German chancellor: https://t.co/SlQycYByu8— Andrew Restuccia (@Andrew Restuccia)1496323156.0
India to remain in Paris climate accord even if Trump pulls the U.S. out, PM Modi tells Germany’s Merkel… https://t.co/4QJOT9oXGg— Yahoo News (@Yahoo News)1496159404.0
Fact: The only world leaders that think the Paris Accords are too tough are Trump and Assad. We are to the right of Kim Jung Un and Putin— Dan Pfeiffer (@Dan Pfeiffer)1496344836.0
BREAKING: EU official: EU and China to reaffirm their commitment to Paris climate deal regardless of US decision.— The Associated Press (@The Associated Press)1496240551.0
US pulling out of the #ParisAgreement is deeply saddening. #Norway will continue to fight climate change - what is a shared moral obligation— Børge Brende (@Børge Brende)1496348132.0
YES TO PARIS: - China - France - Germany - Russia - United Kingdom - 190 other members NO TO PARIS: - Nicaragua - Syria - United States— Ryan Struyk (@Ryan Struyk)1496346550.0