Biden’s return to Paris climate accord raises hopes of boost to global action

The world remains well off track to meet the goals of the Paris climate accord, and countries are expected to bring forward new, more ambitious climate plans ahead of the UN Cop26 summit being hosted by the UK in Glasgow in November.

The US is set to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of Joe Biden’s presidency (Alex Brandon/AP)

Joe Biden’s presidency is set to begin with the US rejoining the world’s climate accord, raising hopes of renewed momentum on tackling global warming.

Mr Biden’s promise to rejoin the Paris Agreement immediately is being widely welcomed – but is only the first step for the world’s second biggest polluter, with the global community keen to see what US climate action will follow.