Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies

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Session: OL 22.177
Location: Course conducted online
Dates: April 6, 2022 - May 31, 2022 (8 weeks)
Delivery method: Online Training
Primary language: English
Status: Deadline passed

Course logistics and delivery

Session No.: OL 22.177
Location: Course conducted online
Date: April 6, 2022 - May 31, 2022 (8 weeks)
Delivery Method: Online Training
Primary Language: English
Deadline status: Deadline passed
Presenting institutions: IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, Fiscal Affairs Department, Research Department, and Strategy, Policy, and Review Department

Target audience and qualifications

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

Course description and scope

The online course serves as the first in a six-part "Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCCx)" series.
Topics covered include:
- The science and economics behind climate change
- The framework for global climate action
- How the IMF engages on climate change issues

Course objectives (learning outcomes)

Upon completion of the 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.

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