Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Economics of Adaptation (MCCx-EA)
This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, Fiscal Affairs Department, and Research Department, serves as the fourth in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCCx) series. In this offering, you will learn about the definition of adaptation, as well as policies and strategies for promoting and mainstreaming adaptation. You will also learn about DIGNAD, a climate modeling tool countries can use to analyze their resilience to climate shocks.
Target Audience
All government officials are welcome to register. Officials in finance, economy, and planning ministries who provide advice on macroeconomic policies or implement policy will find the course particularly beneficial.
Qualifications
Some knowledge of economics is helpful. Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser is essential.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will:
- Define adaptation to climate change and explain why it can be macrocritical.
- Identify policies to promote investment in adaptation to climate change.
- Explain the three-pillar based strategy to design and mainstream adaptation policies.
- Describe the main features of DIGNAD, a climate modeling tool, and understand the scenarios that can be analyzed in a typical application.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | August 31, 2024 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 24.175 | English | Apply online by August 15, 2024 |
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Spanish | September 16-27, 2024 | In-person Training | Washington DC, United States
Apply online by June 2, 2024
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English (Russian) | September 2-13, 2024 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by June 2, 2024
Workshop: Macro-relevant Environment and Climate Change Statistics
English | July 29, 2024 - August 1, 2024 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by June 6, 2024
Monetary Policy (MP)
English | September 2-13, 2024 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by June 7, 2024
Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)
English (French, Portuguese) | July 22, 2024 - August 2, 2024 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by June 7, 2024