Despite the US withdrawal under Trump, nations remain committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. UN climate chief Simon Stiell, speaking in Brasilia, stressed that countries must strengthen their climate goals.

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• Nations continue climate action despite US withdrawal.
• Stiell urges stronger Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• UNFCC deadline for NDCs set for February 10.
• Many countries plan late submissions this year.
• $2 trillion mobilized for climate finance in a decade.
• Calls to raise climate finance target to $300B by 2035.
• China, Brazil, India taking steps to cut emissions.
• Political backlash against climate policies in some nations.
• Paris Agreement lacks enforceability, Stiell admits.
• Urges global leaders to close the action gap.