John Podesta serves as the Senior Advisor to President Biden for International Climate Policy at the White House. In this capacity, he oversees the allocation of clean energy tax credits and incentives authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Podesta's role encompasses both international and domestic responsibilities, working closely with the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate office at the State Department and the National Security Council. He represents the U.S. as a staunch advocate for bold climate action. Additionally, Podesta collaborates with international, domestic, and private sector partners to drive the clean energy transition, fostering more prosperous, equitable, and resilient communities worldwide.

Podesta is the founder of the Center for American Progress, a think tank in Washington, D.C., as well as a visiting professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center. He served as counselor to President Barack Obama, where he was responsible for coordinating the administration’s climate policy and initiatives, and co-chaired the Obama-Biden transition team. Additionally, Podesta previously served as White House chief of staff to President Bill Clinton during his second term and chaired Hillary Clinton’s campaign for president in 2016.

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