US elections: John Kerry to Leave White House, Aid Biden's Re-election Drive

In a strategic move, John Kerry, United States' special climate envoy, former secretary of state, and one-time presidential contender, is set to exit Biden administration later this winter. Kerry plans to transition into a pivotal role in supporting Joe Biden's campaign for re-election to White House, according to an anuncement from Kerry's office.

decision was revealed after Kerry had discussions with President Joe Biden earlier this week, and he subsequently informed his staff on Saturday. news was initially reported by Axios.

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Kerry, d 80, played a crucial role in brokering 2015 Paris climate agreement and recent UAE consensus on transitioning away from fossil fuels, achieved during Cop28 summit in Dubai last December.

Expressing a conviction that a second term for Biden would be "single biggest" factor in advancing progress on climate crisis, Kerry aims to actively contribute to president's re-election campaign. Axios cited a source close to administration for this perspective.

Kerry met Biden at Oval, earlier this week

Following Kerry's attendance at Cop28 global climate summit, he held discussions with Biden in Oval Office earlier this week. climate envoy is er to amplify president's climate action initiatives on campaign trail for upcoming 2024 election.

Kerry assumed role of special envoy on climate crisis shortly after Biden's victory in 2020 presidential election. His initial appointment underscored Biden administration's commitment to prioritizing climate change, granting Kerry a seat on national security council, a first for a role focused on climate issues.

During his tenure as President Barack Obama's secretary of state, Kerry played a pivotal role in shaping international consensus that led to Paris climate agreement. accord aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate impact of extreme wear events, heatwaves, flooding, and or imminent climate threats.