“Last month, I signed the biggest climate bill in history, biggest ever, $369 billion to slash emissions,” Biden will say, according to the remarks.
“This is a whole new chapter for America and for the planet. We have to do a lot more. I pledged $11 billion here to help poor countries fight climate change. Working with Congress, with your help we can get this done,” he’ll say.
First lady Jill Biden is also expected to join her husband in touting the climate package.
“From the Paris agreement, to defending democracy, to standing up to the NRA, we’ve seen what’s possible when we come together, when we vote, when we raise our voices, and work for change,” Jill Biden will say, according to the remarks. “The world is counting on us, all of us, to stand up for the values we hold dear.”
The Global Citizen Festival is focused on tackling extreme poverty and is taking place in New York City. The Bidens’ address — which is pre-taped and will air Saturday evening — was part of an ongoing engagement between the administration and the broader coalition, including climate advocates who are attending the festival, according to the White House official.
CNN’s Ella Nilsen and Angela Dewan contributed to this report.
