Todd Stern’s Leadership “Played a Major Part” in Securing Paris Climate Agreement

“The Paris Agreement was a milestone in the fight against climate change, and the U.S. played a major role in bringing it about. As the face of U.S. climate diplomacy for the past seven years, Todd Stern deserves a great deal of the credit. His steady vision, persistence and unwavering commitment to a strong agreement — and above all, the principle that to make real progress on climate change, all nations must contribute to addressing it even as the U.S. and other large emitters take the lead — played a major part in securing an outcome in Paris that is good for the world and good for the United States.

“Nobody is better prepared to step into Todd’s role than Jonathan Pershing, his deputy for the first several years of the Obama Administration. Jonathan combines a deep understanding of the diplomatic context, a keen intellect, and a sterling reputation earned through decades of work on climate change. As one of the key architects of the Mission Innovation initiative, he also brings a new and valuable perspective on the revolution underway in the clean energy space and the potential for breakthrough technological change to generate new climate solutions.” 

               — Nat Keohane, EDF Vice President, Global Climate