Over 100 US leaders to attend Cop30 climate summit as Trump stays away

"But dozens of US subnational leaders attend to promote their climate efforts. Whatever our nationalized policy is or isn't, the people on the ground locally are getting it done, committing to partnerships and economic development that will last generations and create the kind of clean energy future we are all relying on, said New Mexico's governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, on a press call."

"This is a mighty coalition representing some two thirds of Americans, three quarters of our GDP and over 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, said Todd Stern, formerly special envoy for climate change under Barack Obama. States are competing in a friendly race to the top, said Grishalm, working to slash planet-heating pollution while boosting their economies. I hope that this is contagious, she said."

"Over 30 climate mayors won last night, said Gina McCarthy, who served as a climate adviser to Joe Biden and environment chief under Obama. On the call, Grishalm said New Mexico has in recent years increased oil and gas production but cut its methane output in half. We are showing that all of the above is here today, she said, referring to a policy approach that supports the development and use of renewables and fossil fuels alike, which Donald Trump has eschewed."

The Trump administration will not deploy high-level representatives to COP30, while dozens of U.S. state and local leaders will attend to advance climate initiatives. More than 100 subnational leaders, organized by America Is All In, Climate Mayors, and the US Climate Alliance, will travel to the negotiations, including governors and mayors such as Michelle Lujan Grisham, Tony Evers, and Kate Gallego. The coalition represents roughly two thirds of Americans, three quarters of U.S. GDP, and over half of greenhouse gas emissions. States are pursuing competitive policies to reduce pollution and grow their economies, and several local victories were reported in recent elections. New Mexico reports halving methane emissions while increasing oil and gas production, reflecting an 'all of the above' energy approach.

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