Climate Change: Economics and Governance – 5 day course

Date: 15 Jun 2020 — 19 Jun 2020
Speaker(s):
Venue: LSE, Houghton Street, London

This multi-disciplinary five-day course provides an in-depth overview of the economics and governance of climate change, and the risks and opportunities they present for a range of organisations.

The course begins with an intensive introduction to climate change as a scientific and particularly as a social scientific issue, intended to bring students up-to-speed with the key concepts. The scientific evidence on climate change will be outlined and well-known controversies will be covered. Then the key concepts of climate-change economics and governance will be introduced, such as market failure, pricing carbon, and the tragedy of the commons.

This executive course is suitable for:

• Senior executives searching for insight into how climate change affects their business
• International governments and intergovernmental organisations working in the field of climate change and the environment
• Professionals within private sector companies dealing with climate change through corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Individuals looking to understand the implications of climate change for finance and investment
• Companies and industry groups facing carbon regulation and seeking a greater understanding of the issues
• Global development professionals that deal with the impact of climate change and its related policies.

Guest speakers for 2019: TBC

Tuition Fee: £3,995

Includes all LSE tuition, course materials, daily lunches, and networking events. You will also be awarded an LSE certificate of completion at the end of the five days.

To request more details or to apply for this course please visit the LSE Executive Education site