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John Podesta, White House adviser, will succeed John Kerry as the nation’s lead climate diplomat. In this role, Podesta will lead the Biden administration’s international climate policy agenda and also oversee the implementation of climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats’ 2022 climate, tax, and healthcare law. Podesta’s appointment follows John Kerry’s decision to leave his climate envoy role to work on the 2024 campaign.
John Podesta to Replace John Kerry as the Leading Climate Diplomat
White House adviser John Podesta has been announced by the White House as the nation’s new lead climate diplomat. John Podesta takes on this role following John Kerry’s decision to focus on the 2024 campaign.
“John Podesta is best suited for this moment,” White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients stated. Podesta will continue working in the White House, now holding the title of senior advisor to the president for international climate policy.
Podesta will be responsible for leading the Biden administration’s international climate policy agenda, coordinating with officials at the State Department. He will also oversee the implementation of climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, the 2022 climate, tax, and healthcare law of the Democrats.
John Kerry, in his recent announcement, said, “I am shifting my efforts to where I think they can be best used in an election year.” Kerry made significant strides pushing for global reductions in emissions of planet-warming methane during his tenure.
Podesta, recognized for chairing Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, intends to continue Kerry’s work. He said, “Secretary Kerry has put the U.S. back in leadership on climate around the world. We’ll maintain the momentum built through his efforts,” in an interview with the Washington Post.
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