President Joe Biden has appointed John Podesta as the new US special envoy for climate, succeeding John Kerry.

Podesta's appointment reflects the administration's commitment to addressing the climate crisis and his expertise in global climate efforts.

John Kerry will maintain a leadership role in climate policy, focusing on the Inflation Reduction Law's implementation.

Podesta will focus on developing new emission targets and enhancing global clean energy supply chains as the US rejoins the Paris climate agreement.

Kerry, at 80, is anticipated to join Biden's presidential campaign team, stepping down from his current role.

Podesta's experience includes brokering the first US-China climate agreement in 2014, which is crucial as the US pushes for renewable energy.

The administration acknowledges Kerry's contribution to the US's positioning for achieving climate goals and the clean energy production boom.

Podesta's new role does not require Senate confirmation, and his appointment follows the US's halt on new natural gas export projects.