But the undeniable progress made in the Paris climate agreement's first decade provides reason to hope that more progress can be made. BERLIN – Brexit, Donald Trump, COVID-19, Russia’s war on Ukraine, Trump 2.0: During the decade since the Paris climate agreement was signed, the debates about global warming have become both more heated and, too often, more dishonest. Countries are embracing renewables because they work: clean energy drives growth, enhances competitiveness, reduces energy price volatility, and improves quality of life. But it is also abundantly clear the Paris agreement is facing its toughest challenges. This makes COP30 a key moment where leaders must confirm, intensify, and accelerate their commitments to the Paris climate agreement.