## Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)

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**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/sa/2024/mccsa24-02)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: SA 24.02
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Dates: January 29, 2024 - February 8, 2024 (2 weeks)
- Delivery method: In-person Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Deadline passed

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### Target audience and participant qualifications
- Target audience:
  - Mid-level to senior 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:
  - Expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience.
  - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
  - It is strongly recommended that applicants first complete the online Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP) course.

### Course description and coverage
- This course provides:
  - An overview of the science and economic costs of climate change.
  - Discussion of adaptation and mitigation policy options for tackling climate change—including pricing carbon emissions as well as greening the economy with the removal of fossil fuels subsidies.
  - A stock-taking of the global climate debate.
  - Analysis of challenges and opportunities related to transitioning to greener economic models.

### Course objectives (learning outcomes)
- Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  - Assess the costs of climate change;
  - Design comprehensive strategies for implementing mitigation commitments and investment in the net-zero transition; and
  - Work with climate data to help analyze the macroeconomic impact of climate change issues.

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

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## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Executive Training 2 on Fiscal Policy Considerations (FPA)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fpcce26-16)
- [Institutional Sector Accounts-Advanced - Blended (ISA-A)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/hq/2027/isa-ahq27-02)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/sa/2024/mccsa24-02_