"Newsom, who is positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run, told The Times he "absolutely" sees California as a proxy for the U.S. at this year's conference, which is the main global venue for countries to strengthen their commitments to reducing greenhouse gases. "California has a responsibility, but also a unique opportunity at this moment, to remind the world that we're here, that we believe these issues matter, and that there's an opportunity here to reinforce existing alliances and develop new ones," the governor said."
"California's strong presence at COP also marks an escalation of Newsom's ongoing battle with President Trump. The two have clashed over immigration and climate, with the president's energy and environment agenda often targeting the state. The Trump administration this year canceled funding for major clean energy projects such as California's hydrogen hub and moved to revoke the state's long-held authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards than the federal government."
Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Belém, Brazil, for the annual United Nations climate summit while the Trump administration is not sending any high-ranking officials. California is deploying a large delegation including Governor Gavin Newsom and top state agency officials to represent U.S. climate interests, share clean energy experience, and showcase international climate agreements. Newsom frames the delegation as an opportunity to reinforce alliances and develop new partnerships and is positioning California as a proxy for the U.S. The state's presence also intensifies clashes with the Trump administration over funding, emissions standards, and major clean-energy projects. The gathering coincides with a critical moment and the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
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