Panel Recording

John Kerry, 68th United States Secretary of State, speaks at Chatham House

In the aftermath of the COP 30 Summit in Brazil, John Kerry discusses the state of global climate leadership, and the sprint to build a clean energy economy.

Event date and time: 25 November 2025 — 12:00 TO 13:00 GMT

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

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— In the aftermath of the COP 30 Summit in Brazil, John Kerry discusses the state of global climate leadership, and the sprint to build a clean energy economy.

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry joins Chatham House to reflect on the outcomes of COP30 and assess what they mean for the future of international climate cooperation. Drawing on his experience from the Rio Earth Summit to Paris and breakthrough COPs in Glasgow and Dubai  as US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Mr Kerry will explore the shifting dynamics of global climate leadership, the role of major economies, and how the United States private sector and subnational leadership can still help drive meaningful progress.

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