John Podesta Appointed as Top U.S. Climate Diplomat, Replacing John Kerry

Podesta to lead international climate policy while continuing oversight of Inflation Reduction Act.

John Podesta, a seasoned political strategist, will take over as the U.S. top climate diplomat, succeeding John Kerry.
Podesta will remain at the White House, focusing on both international climate policy and the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.
The appointment comes at a critical time for U.S. climate agenda and global efforts to combat climate change.
Podesta's extensive experience in climate policy includes brokering the 2015 Paris climate agreement and steering President Bill Clinton’s environmental policies.
Kerry, who has led U.S. climate diplomacy since the start of the Biden administration, will step down to work on the 2024 election campaign.