John Kerry speaking
John Kerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, attends day thirteen of the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • John Kerry stepped down as special envoy on climate on Saturday. 
  • Biden brought on Kerry in 2020 to serve in the National Security Council's first climate position. 
  • Kerry worked internationally, especially with China, to promote US climate goals.

John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans.