"White House adviser and veteran Democratic strategist John Podesta will assume John Kerry’s international climate portfolio when Kerry steps down later this spring.

The White House announced the move Wednesday. It was first reported by The Washington Post. Kerry is leaving the post in part to promote the Biden administration’s work during a critical election year, after three years in the role.

“In three years, Secretary Kerry has tirelessly trekked around the world – bringing American climate leadership back from the brink and marshalling countries around the world to take historic action to confront the climate crisis,” White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients said in a statement."

Sara Schonhardt and Robin Bravender report for E&E News January 31, 2024. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"A Veteran Adviser Is Taking Over As Top U.S. Climate Diplomat" (Washington Post) [3]

"Biden Picks John Podesta to Be His New Global Climate Representative" (New York Times) [4]

"US And Global Climate Policy: Can Podesta Do Both?" (E&E News) [5]