According to an AP source, John Podesta will replace John Kerry as the US's special envoy on climate change.

A source close to the matter revealed on Wednesday that John Podesta will succeed John Kerry as the US's special envoy on climate change.

Earlier this month, Kerry announced that he would step down from his position as the top climate job to work on President Biden's reelection campaign. According to a source, Podesta will take over when Kerry leaves, and the appointment has not been publicly announced. The source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

The Washington Post first reported the appointment.

Last year, the White House brought back Podesta, a seasoned expert on climate change, to implement a new ambitious U.S. climate program, which was revived by $375 billion from Congress. He also led the administration's climate task force.

Since 2020, Kerry has been in charge of the job created by the Biden administration to combat climate change on a worldwide scale.