Climate envoy

Climate envoys are individuals that oversee and direct climate change diplomacy efforts. They are often appointed to their positions by regional organizations, national governments, blocs, or international entities. For instance, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) appointed James Fletcher to the role of climate envoy in 2025. During the Biden Administration, the United States (US) established a US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate position, to which former US Secretary of State John Kerry was appointed. The European Union (EU) appointed Anthony Agotha as their Special Envoy for Climate and Environment. Both the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have elected climate envoys as well.

Climate envoys are of critical importance to the global climate change movement. They promote action and awareness through the implementation of legislation, programs, and policies as well as through collaboration on the local, state, national, and international levels. By facilitating diplomatic communication, coordinating joint efforts among different parties, and representing specific interests in international negotiations, climate envoys serve as crucial liaisons in multilevel climate governance, helping to guide and enact effective global climate initiatives. As a global crisis, climate change and the mobilization against it is deeply ingrained in politics and international diplomacy. Therefore, recognizing the profound impact, capabilities, and responsibilities of climate envoys is fundamental.

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