Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies

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Title: Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP)
Session No.: OL 24.178
Location: Course conducted online
Date: May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 (18 weeks)
Delivery Method: Online Training
Primary Language: English
Presented by: Institute for Capacity Development, Fiscal Affairs Department, Research Department, and Strategy, Policy, and Review Department
This offering is the first in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCCx) series.

Target Audience:
- All government officials are welcome to register.
- Particularly beneficial for officials in finance, economy, and planning ministries who provide advice on macroeconomic policies or implement policy.
Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
- Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser is essential.

The course covers:
- The science and economics behind climate change.
- The framework for global climate action.
- How the IMF engages on climate change issues.

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

Identify the causes of climate change, the source and types of emissions, and the physical damages of climate change.
Explain the general consequences of climate change on economic impacts and on human welfare.
Describe the progress, challenges, and opportunities in the global frameworks to address climate issues.
Explain why and how the IMF engages its member countries to address climate change issues.