Ceres welcomes the creation of the special presidential envoy for climate as a part of the incoming Biden administration and looks forward to working with former Secretary of State John Kerry in this new, critically important role. The climate crisis impacts all facets of our lives and livelihoods—from the economy to our national security and the safety of our communities. President-elect Biden is already showing a commitment to prioritize climate action and take into account the impacts of the crisis across cabinet positions. Secretary Kerry’s longtime commitment to tackling the climate crisis will be an important asset to the new administration as we work together to restore U.S. climate leadership in the world.
— Mindy Lubber, CEO and President of the Boston-based sustainability nonprofit Ceres and former U.S. EPA Regional Administrator