Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP)
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- Published: August 1, 2025
Program overview
- Training Program title: Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP).
- Position in series: First in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate (MCx) series.
- Focus: Economics behind climate change, the framework for global climate action, and how the IMF engages on climate issues.
- Topic: Structural Policies.
Target audience and prerequisites
- Target Audience:
- Officials from central banks.
- Officials from ministries of finance.
- Officials from 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.