Robinson expressed concern about the United States potentially becoming a rogue country by backing out of the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to withdraw from the agreement, Robinson is confident that other countries will continue to support it. "I believe that even if a large and important country decides not to participate, the overall process will not be affected," she stated during the UN climate talks in Marrakesh. However, she emphasized that the withdrawal of a country could have a significant impact on efforts to gather international finance to assist poorer nations in developing their economies without increasing their emissions. She expressed her belief that the United States, as a major emitter, has a moral obligation to remain committed to the Paris agreement, given its historical reliance on fossil fuels. Despite this, she acknowledged the hardships faced by Americans who have lost their jobs in polluting industries and called for support to help them transition to new jobs in the clean energy sector. She cautioned against reverting back to coal and increasing emissions in the United States, as it would negatively affect poor communities and countries globally. As a UN envoy for El Nino and climate change, she shared her experiences in dry regions of Honduras where women expressed their struggles with water scarcity due to worsening drought. The pain on their faces left a lasting impact, especially when one woman said, 'We have no water.' "How can people survive without water?" This question is being asked globally, according to the speaker. She also mentioned that if the US does not commit to clean energy, it would allow China to take the lead in this important new industry. She emphasized that many states, businesses, cities, academic communities, and local communities in the US do not want this outcome. She encouraged Americans who were unhappy with the suggested alterations in US policy to speak up and express their opinions. She emphasized the importance of people and businesses in the United States making their voices heard on the matter.