Mark Carney appointed UN envoy for climate change

Governor of Bank of England to take up new role at the end of January

Mark Carney
Bank governor Mark Carney has adopted a hawkish tone
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The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has been appointed United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance.

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