In an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, Robinson expressed concern about the United States potentially becoming a rogue country by pulling out of the Paris Agreement, which aims to combat climate change. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to withdraw from the agreement, Robinson believes that other countries will continue to support it, as it provides crucial funding to help poorer nations adapt to climate change impacts. She stated at the UN climate talks in Marrakesh that if a large country decides not to participate in the process, it could have a significant impact on gathering international finance to help poorer countries develop sustainably. Robinson emphasized the moral responsibility of the United States as a major emitter to stay committed to the Paris deal, despite understanding the concerns of American workers in polluting industries. She called for support to help these workers transition to jobs in clean energy. She cautioned against reverting back to coal and increasing emissions in the United States, as it would have a detrimental impact on poor communities and countries globally. As a UN envoy for El Nino and climate change, she recounted her experiences in dry regions of Honduras where women expressed their struggles with lack of water due to worsening drought. The pain on their faces left a lasting impression on her, especially when one woman said, "We have no water." "How can you survive without water?" ... I'm hearing this question being asked globally," she stated. If the United States does not move forward with clean energy, it would allow China to take the lead in an important emerging industry, she explained. "This is not the desired outcome for many states, businesses, cities, academic institutions, and local communities in the United States," she added. She encouraged Americans who were unhappy about the suggested alterations in US policy to speak out. She emphasized the importance of citizens and businesses in the United States making their voices heard on the matter.