Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)
This course provides an overview of the science and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2024 | November 14, 2024 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | In-person Training | CE 24.26 | English | Deadline passed |
| December 2, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | Vienna, Austria | In-person Training | JV 24.37 | English | Apply online by September 1, 2024 |
Managing Capital Flows: Macroeconomic Analysis and Policies (MCF)
English (Russian) | December 2-13, 2024 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by September 1, 2024
Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)
English | December 2-13, 2024 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by September 1, 2024
Balance Sheet Approach (BSA)
English | February 10-14, 2025 | In-person Training | Washington, D.C., United States
Apply online by September 1, 2024
Legal Aspects of International Financial Institutions (LAIF)
English | December 2-6, 2024 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by September 2, 2024
Compilation of Macro-relevant Environment and Climate Change Statistics - Advanced (CMECC-A)
English (Arabic) | November 11-22, 2024 | In-person Training | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Apply online by September 2, 2024