Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

This Presidential Memorandum, issued by President Donald J. Trump, provides the specific list of 66 international organizations from which the United States is withdrawing. This action follows a formal review (mandated by Executive Order 14199 in February 2025) which concluded that participation in these entities is "contrary to the interests of the United States."Key details of the memorandum include:Scope of Withdrawal: The order directs all executive departments and agencies to immediately cease funding and participation in 35 non-UN organizations and 31 United Nations entities.Major High-Profile Exits:Climate and Energy: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the International Solar Alliance.Social and Gender Issues: UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the UN Population Fund.Global Governance and Legal: The Venice Commission, the International Law Commission, and the UN Democracy Fund.Trade and Development: The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and various regional economic commissions (for Africa, Asia, and Latin America).Implementation: Agencies are instructed to take "immediate steps" to effectuate these withdrawals. For UN-related entities, this specifically means ending all U.S. participation and funding to the maximum extent permitted by law.Ongoing Review: The memorandum notes that the review of international organizations and treaties is ongoing, suggesting that further withdrawals may be ordered in the future.The directive reinforces the administration's "America First" policy by decoupling the U.S. from international bodies involved in climate regulation, global social engineering, and multilateral trade oversight.