Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Economics of Adaptation (MCCx-EA)
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- Published: August 1, 2025
Upcoming offerings
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 26.169 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2027 |
Program overview
- Training Program title: Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Economics of Adaptation (MCCx-EA).
- Part of a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate (MCx) series; this course is the fourth offering in the series.
- Topic: Structural Policies.
- The course covers the definition of adaptation, policies and strategies for promoting and mainstreaming adaptation, and introduces DIGNAD, a climate modeling tool for analyzing resilience to climate shocks.
Target audience and qualifications
- Target Audience:
- Officials in finance, economy, and planning ministries who provide advice on macroeconomic policies or implement policy.
- Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- 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.
Tools and practical focus
- DIGNAD:
- A climate modeling tool countries can use to analyze their resilience to climate shocks.
- Emphasis on policies and strategies for promoting and mainstreaming adaptation into macroeconomic policymaking.