## 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-sepol24-178)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: OL 24.178
- Location: Course conducted online
- Dates: May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 (18 weeks)
- Delivery method: Online Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Deadline passed

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### Course overview
- 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 and qualifications
- 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.

### Course description
- The course covers:
  - The science and economics behind climate change.
  - The framework for global climate action.
  - 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.

### Additional note
- IMF offers online training to government officials and the public.

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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)
- [Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/mrcce26-44)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2024/mccx-sepol24-178_