John Kerry, the climate envoy for the Biden administration, will be leaving his role this week, according to a spokesperson who confirmed that Wednesday will be his last day in the position. Although no further details were provided about Kerry's next steps, he had previously announced his intention to shift his focus towards working on the 2024 election and collaborating with Yale University.

In a recent event at the Council on Foreign Relations, Kerry emphasized that though he would no longer be serving as the climate envoy, he is determined to stay active in the fight against climate change. He expressed his commitment to accelerate the transition and meet the goals set out in the Dubai Agreement, which was reached during last year's global climate summit.

Reflecting on his time as climate envoy, Kerry highlighted the importance of making a critical decision on his first day on the job. He stated that their commitment was to do everything within their power to limit the Earth's temperature increase to 1.5 degrees centigrade (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). This threshold, as indicated by scientists, is vital to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

In light of Kerry's departure, the Biden administration has announced that John Podesta, a climate adviser to President Biden, will assume the lead in shaping the administration's international climate policy. However, unlike Kerry, Podesta will be based at the White House instead of the State Department.

As Kerry bids farewell to his role as climate envoy, his dedication to the global fight against climate change remains unwavering. The impact of his work and the future direction of U.S. climate policy are now in the hands of John Podesta, who will continue the administration's efforts to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change on the international stage.