John Kerry
Former U.S. Secretary of State | Leading Global Climate Diplomacy and Environmental Policy
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John Kerry is a distinguished American diplomat and politician who has dedicated decades to public service and international relations. As the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, he brought extensive experience as both a former naval officer and seasoned politician to America's most senior diplomatic role.
Kerry has emerged as a prominent voice in global climate action, particularly following the United States' re-engagement with the Paris Climate Agreement. His expertise spans the complex intersection of international diplomacy, environmental policy, and multilateral cooperation.
Through his speaking engagements at major events like Countdown 2021, Kerry addresses the critical steps needed to translate climate commitments into meaningful action, drawing from his firsthand experience navigating the challenges of global environmental governance and international treaty implementation.
What John Talks About
The United States' return to the Paris Climate Agreement and its implications for global climate action
Next steps in international climate diplomacy and policy implementation
Multilateral cooperation strategies for addressing global environmental challenges
The role of diplomacy in advancing climate initiatives
Translating climate commitments into actionable policies
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The US is back in the Paris Agreement. What's next?
On his first day as president, Joe Biden signed a letter of acceptance that set in motion the 30-day process for the United States to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate. On the day the US returns to the accord, John Kerry, the US Special Envoy for Climate, sits down with Nobel Laureate Al Gore to discuss the make-or-break decade ahead of us. Listen as Kerry lays out how the US fits into the global plan to get to net-zero emissions, explains why the COP26 UN climate conference could be humanity's "last best hope" to build international momentum and explores the role of business and youth activists in promoting environmental justice. (This interview features an introduction from Christiana Figueres, the principal architect of the Paris Agreement.)
John Kerry at Brilliant Minds 2019
John Kerry at Aspen Ideas Festival 2024
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Countdown 2021 | 2021 | 🇬🇧Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Brilliant Minds | 2019 | |
| Aspen Ideas Festival |
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