Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)
This course provides an overview of the science and economic costs of climate change, discusses policy options for adaptation and mitigation (including pricing carbon emissions and removing of fossil fuel subsidies), and analyzes challenges and opportunities related to transitioning to greener economic models.
Target Audience
Mid-level to senior officials are welcome to register. The course is particularly useful for 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
Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. It is recommended that applicants first complete the online Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies (MCCx-SEP) course.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the costs of climate change.
- Design comprehensive strategies for implementing mitigation commitments and investment in the net-zero transition.
- Work with climate data to help analyze the macroeconomic impact of climate change issues.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan | In-person Training | OT 25.10 | English (Russian) | Apply online by January 24, 2025 |
| June 16, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | Singapore, Singapore | In-person Training | ST 25.17 | English | Apply online by January 17, 2025 |
| December 1, 2025 | December 12, 2025 | Vienna, Austria | In-person Training | JV 25.38 | English | Apply online by August 24, 2025 |
Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFSX)
English | October 15, 2024 - December 17, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Nowcasting (NWC)
English | February 17-28, 2025 | In-person Training | New Delhi, India
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Selected Issues in the Regulation of Fintech (SIFR)
English (French, Portuguese) | January 13-17, 2025 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Managing Capital Flows: Macroeconomic Analysis and Policies (MCF)
English | February 10-21, 2025 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Building Institutions to Fight Corruption (BIFC)
English (Russian) | March 3-7, 2025 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by November 24, 2024