John Kerry will make the decision to leave his post as US special envoy for climate, choosing to direct his support to Joe Biden’s new candidacy for president of the United States.
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As the primaries begin this Monday in the country, former Republican President Donald Trump emerges as the party’s favorite, despite his history as a climate denier and his impact on US environmental policies.
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Trump, recently named by The Economist magazine as the biggest global threat in 2024, due not only to possible geopolitical tensions, but also to the risk of weakening international agreements to combat climate change, is being fought by Kerry behind the scenes of the Democratic campaign.
As he leaves the front lines as special envoy and transitions to the role of behind-the-scenes supporter of Biden’s campaign, Kerry will continue to play a vital role on climate issues. Former Secretary of State and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kerry, known for his stature and vast experience, plans to contribute to narrating the importance of climate issues in the context of Biden’s campaign. Kerry believes a second term for Joe Biden would make a significant difference to global progress in the fight against the climate crisis. His crucial participation in mediating the Paris climate agreement in 2015 and his role in reaching consensus at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates emphasize his commitment to the transition from fossil fuels to lower-emitting energy sources.