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George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush

Former President of the United States (1989-1993)

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Notable Quotes

"We must leave this Earth in better condition than we found it. Today this old truth must be applied to new threats facing the resources which sustain us all."—At Rio Earth Summit, 1992

"As important as the road to Rio has been, what matters more is the road from Rio."—1992

Stories

US becomes first nation to quit foundational climate treaty

Rule Changes

Signed and secured ratification of UNFCCC in 1992

President Trump signed a memorandum on January 7, 2026, directing withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change—the 1992 treaty that George H.W. Bush signed and the Senate unanimously ratified. The US becomes the first of 198 parties ever to leave the foundational climate treaty. Unlike the Paris Agreement, which Trump also exited, the UNFCCC is the parent treaty underpinning all international climate negotiations. Withdrawal takes effect one year from notification.

Updated Jan 8