SINGAPORE - 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.