The resolution condemns President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, an international agreement aimed at limiting global temperature rise and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the significance of the Accord, which was signed by 195 countries in 2016, and emphasizes New Jersey's commitment to the agreement through state legislation enacted in 2018. The resolution argues that the withdrawal will lead to increased environmental and economic damages due to climate change, undermines the U.S.'s leadership in renewable energy, and negatively impacts the country's diplomatic standing.
Furthermore, the resolution asserts that the decision contradicts the wishes of the majority of Americans who view climate change as a significant threat and is at odds with the laws of New Jersey and other states in the United States Climate Alliance. It calls on the President to reconsider his stance and rejoin the Paris Climate Accord to help mitigate the effects of climate change and promote global cooperation in reducing carbon emissions. The resolution will be communicated to the President, Vice-President, and members of Congress from New Jersey.