Macroeconomics of Climate Change - Transitioning to Net-zero (MCCx-TNZ)
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.
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 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.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.180 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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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