Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California, and the former Lieutenant Governor of California and Mayor of San Francisco, who has championed efforts in his state and on the global stage to combat the climate crisis.

Newsom has led engagement with climate leaders and governments around the world to elevate ambition and accelerate climate action. Newsom addressed the United Nations at the 2023 UN Climate Ambition Summit, showcasing California’s leadership on climate and highlighting the urgent need to cut fossil fuel emissions. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Climate Alliance, where he works alongside other governors to advance forward-thinking solutions that will allow the U.S. to meet its climate targets.