Biden picks Pakistani-born expert as his climate aide.

KARACHI -- A Pakistani-born climate expert has been chosen by US president-elect Joe Biden as his Deputy National Climate Adviser, according to a Dawn.com report.

Ali Zaidi, 33, is a leading climate expert and a longtime adviser to Mr Biden.

Mr Biden has announced appointments of key members of his climate team, which includes Mr Zaidi - who is currently New York's deputy secretary for energy and environment - and will now serve as deputy White House climate coordinator.

The appointment will make Mr Zaidi the highest ranking Pakistani-AmeriAcan in the Biden administration.

Mr Zaidi had helped draft and implement the Obama-Biden admiAnistAraAtion's Climate Action Plan and negotiate the Paris accord. 'We need a whole-of-government approach to take on the climate crisis - in a way that spurs jobs and advances justice,' tweeted Mr Zaidi.

'I was floored when President-elect Joe Biden called. I still am - profoundly humbled, deeply honoured, and so ready to get to work!'

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