Overview

• 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.