News of the decision earned praise from Biden’s environmental allies.
White House adviser John Podesta has been tapped to be the Biden administration’s top climate diplomat
once John Kerry steps down from that post this spring, a person familiar with the move told POLITICO.
Podesta is currently overseeing the implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats’ signature climate law. The first reported Podesta’s new role.
Podesta will reportedly operate out of the White House rather than the State Department, where Kerry, a former Secretary of State, maintains an office. Podesta will also maintain his role overseeing the IRA rollout.
The veteran Democratic strategist has a long history in climate politics, including on the international stage.
