Training Program
Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP)
This online course serves as the first in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate (MCx) series. In this offering, you will learn about the economics behind climate change, the framework for global climate action, and how the IMF engages on climate issues.
Target Audience
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
Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
Course Objectives
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 on climate issues.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.179 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
National Accounts Statistics-Advanced (NAS-A)
English (Russian) | March 30, 2026 - April 10, 2026 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by January 11, 2026
Fiscal Frameworks (FF)
English (French, Portuguese) | February 23, 2026 - March 6, 2026 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by January 16, 2026
Financial Soundness Indicators (FSI)
English (French) | February 9-13, 2026 | Virtual Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by January 16, 2026
Financial Sector Policies (FSP)
English | March 23-27, 2026 | In-person Training | Shenzhen, China
Apply online by January 17, 2026