Overview

• John Kerry stated that the U.S. is 'on the brink' of needing to declare a climate emergency to address what he calls a global crisis.
• Speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School, Kerry urged a transition to green energy and stressed the importance of collective global responsibility.
• He highlighted the U.S.'s economic position as the world's largest economy and its obligation to support energy infrastructure in developing regions like Africa.
• Kerry argued that access to electricity in Africa must prioritize sustainable energy sources, with U.S. assistance to make it affordable.
• Kerry's remarks come as global climate discussions intensify following the conclusion of the COP29 climate summit.