John Kerry to Step Down as Biden's Climate Envoy, Switch Focus to 2024 Reelection Campaign
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John Kerry plans to resign as President Biden's climate envoy by spring 2023. He has held the position since early 2021.
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Kerry will instead work on Biden's 2024 reelection campaign, which he sees as vital for climate action.
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As envoy, Kerry lobbied nations to cut emissions and persuaded Biden to set a 50% emissions reduction target for 2030.
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Kerry had mixed success persuading nations like China to strengthen climate goals.
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Former VP Al Gore praised Kerry's "tireless work" and "bold vision" in addressing the climate crisis.