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Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney to serve as UN special envoy on climate


Carney drew international acclaim during his 5 years as Canada's top central banker

Bank of England governor Mark Carney, who previously served as Canada's top central banker, will be taking on a new role as the United Nations' special envoy on climate action and climate finance.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Madrid on Sunday, adding the move will take effect next year.