Singapore appoints first ambassador for climate action

SINGAPORE, March 26 — Former senior finance official Ravi Menon will serve as Singapore’s first ambassador for climate action and senior adviser for the National Climate Change Secretariat from April 1, according to a statement issued by the agency Tuesday.
Menon will lead in Singapore’s efforts to tackle climate change and represent the country at international climate action platforms.
Menon was a former managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, where he built a strong international network in climate finance, the statement noted.
Singapore vows to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.