The US climate envoy has said COP26 will be a critical juncture for the future of the world. He has called on countries to reduce emissions within the next 10 years.

The former secretary of state will travel to China for climate talks as world powers look for ways to follow their pledges under the 2015 Paris accord. A UN summit takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, later this year.

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 at the US embassy in Paris. Kerry is on a trip to Europe to relaunch Washington's commitment to the fight against climate change. He said that with the election of Joe Biden, the US is ready to make up for its "inexcusable absence" over the past four years on the climate change issue under Donald Trump. Kerry expressed hope that the coming years will be "the decade of decision and the decade of action", but warned that "all countries need to do better".

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his new book "Every Day Is Extra" and the prospects for Iran nuclear talks.

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his new book "Every Day Is Extra," the prospects for Iran nuclear talks and the Trump administration's approach to China.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says that both he and President Barack Obama personally complained to Russian leaders about efforts to interfere with the American election.

Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry discusses his vision for peace between Israel and Palestine, just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized the US for failing to veto a UN resolution criticizing Jewish settlements in Palestinian lands.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the Kingdom won't withdraw investments in the U.S. after the election of Donald Trump or due to the potential for lawsuits under the U.S. Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, known as JASTA.