## Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies

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**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Science, Economics, and Policies](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2024/mccx-sepol24-121)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: OL 24.121
- Location: Course conducted online
- Dates: January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024 (15 weeks)
- Delivery method: Online Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Deadline passed

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### 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
- This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, Fiscal Affairs Department, Research Department, and Strategy, Policy, and Review Department serves as the first in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCCx) series.
- Participants will learn about the science and economics behind climate change, the framework for global climate action, and how the IMF engages on climate change issues.

### 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 to address climate change issues.

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## References

- [Online Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Core Elements of Banking Supervision (CBS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/cbsat27-10)
- [Advanced Government Finance Statistics (GFS-A)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/gfs-ace26-45)
- [Fiscal Sustainability (FS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fsce26-38)
- [Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2024/mccx-sepol24-121_