Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Transitioning to Net-zero (MCCx-TNZ)
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Session No.: OL 23.230
Location: Course conducted online
Date: September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (17 weeks)
Delivery Method: Online Training
Primary Language: English
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 and Research Department, serves as the third in a six-part Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCCx) series. In this offering, you will learn about the general investment needs for a net-zero emission transition, as well as the roadmap for decarbonization across sectors.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the four building blocks of a growth and distribution friendly mitigation strategy.
- Compare the effects of mitigation policies on commodity prices, trade patterns, and fossil fuel exporters' economies, as well as domestically and internationally.
- Describe the general investment needs for a net-zero emission transition.
- Identify a roadmap for decarbonization across sectors.
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