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Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)

Inclusive Growth and Structural Policies

This course provides an overview of the economic costs of climate change, discusses policy options for adaptation and mitigation (including pricing carbon emissions and removing of fossil fuel subsidies), and analyzes challenges and opportunities related to transitioning to greener economic models.

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    Target Audience

    Mid-level to senior officials are welcome to register. The course is particularly useful for officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies tasked with the design and execution of policies related to macroeconomics and climate change issues. 

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    Qualifications

    Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. It is recommended that applicants first complete the online Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP) course.

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    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:  

    • Understand the costs of climate change.
    • Design comprehensive strategies for implementing mitigation commitments and investment in the net-zero transition.
    • Work with climate data to help analyze the macroeconomic impact of climate change issues.
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    Upcoming Offering

    Start date End date Location Delivery Method Session No. Primary & (Interpretation) language Apply
    June 16, 2025 June 27, 2025 Singapore, Singapore In-person Training ST 25.17 English Deadline passed
    September 15, 2025 September 26, 2025 New Delhi, India In-person Training SA 25.22 English Apply online by August 1, 2025
    December 1, 2025 December 12, 2025 Vienna, Austria In-person Training JV 25.38 English Apply online by August 24, 2025
    December 8, 2025 December 19, 2025 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates In-person Training CE 25.39 English Apply online by August 25, 2025
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    Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)

    English (French, Portuguese) | June 16-27, 2025 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius

    Apply online by May 20, 2025

    Quarterly National Accounts (QNA)

    English | June 23-27, 2025 | In-person Training | New Delhi, India

    Apply online by May 21, 2025

    Institutional Sector Accounts (ISAx)

    English | April 3, 2025 - June 12, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online

    Apply online by May 22, 2025

    Reforming Fuel Subsidies (RFS)

    English (French) | June 16-20, 2025 | Virtual Training | Ebene, Mauritius

    Apply online by May 22, 2025