Climate in Macroeconomic Framework (CMF)
With the impact of climate change on the economic activity becoming ever more pronounced and with climate policies expected to reshape many economies, government officials are facing the challenge of incorporating these effects into their macroeconomic frameworks. This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, provides participants with macroeconomic Excel-based frameworks, tools, and models for integrating climate considerations in policy formulation. It also prepares them to consider climate-related economic risks and vulnerabilities.
Target Audience
Government officials from ministries of finance, central banks, and other government agencies involved in monitoring and assessing the macroeconomic implications of climate change and related policies.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Participants are expected to be comfortable using quantitative software such as EViews or Matlab, although specific knowledge of these are not required. It is strongly recommended that applicants first complete the online Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies, along with the online Financial Programming and Policies, Part 1 courses.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Work with climate data to help analyze the macroeconomic impact of climate change issues.
- Account for climate shocks in macroeconomic frameworks.
- Evaluate public debt dynamics following natural disasters and the benefits of investing in resilient infrastructure.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2025 | October 17, 2025 | Singapore, Singapore | In-person Training | ST 25.26 | English | Deadline passed |
| October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan | In-person Training | OT 25.17 | English (Russian) | Apply online by September 19, 2025 |
Institutional Sector Accounts (ISAx)
English | April 3, 2025 - June 12, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by May 22, 2025
Reforming Fuel Subsidies (RFS)
English (French) | June 16-20, 2025 | Virtual Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by May 22, 2025
Financial Market Infrastructures: Principles and Practices (FMI-PP)
English | September 1-5, 2025 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by May 25, 2025
Fiscal Frameworks (FF)
Spanish | September 8-19, 2025 | In-person Training | Washington, D.C., United States
Apply online by May 25, 2025
Inclusive Growth (IG)
English (Arabic) | December 7-18, 2025 | In-person Training | Kuwait City, Kuwait
Apply online by May 25, 2025