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Macroeconomic impacts of climate change could constrain growth
There are implications for policy-makers, risk professionals and investors, writes Edward Maling, research analyst, Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, OMFIF.
Growth
Shifting green growth narratives are driving the energy transition
Climate mitigation doesn’t have to come at the expense of growth, explain Marion Amiot, head of climate economics, and Paul Gruenwald, global chief economist, S&P Global Ratings.
Turning challenge into opportunity: climate change and sustainable growth
International co-operation on financial sustainability and green bonds will create new opportunities for business, explain Aldo Romani, head of sustainable finance, Tomomitsu Maruta and Alexander Krauss, associate sustainable finance officers, European Investment Bank.
Scenario models too narrow to accurately predict climate risk
Assessing the macroeconomic risks of climate change requires more short-term data and a better grasp of model uncertainty, explains Sebastian Werner, head of climate risk scenario design, Citi.
Inflation and labour markets
Greenflation and the transition to carbon neutrality
The transition to a carbon-neutral economy could have significant consequences for growth and price levels, writes Stephane Dees, head of climate economics, Banque de France.
The big squeeze? Environmental risks for labour markets
Climate change will severely impact jobs around the world, explains Joseph Feyertag, policy fellow, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics.
Financing the transformation
Sustainable transformation must go beyond the environment
The economic implications of the transition for capital markets must also be considered, writes Marcus Pratsch, head of sustainable bonds & finance, DZ BANK AG.
Asia’s role in the transition to net zero
The region must transform its growth patterns, write Declan Magee, principal economist for climate change and sustainable development, and Abdul Abiad, director of macroeconomic research at the Asian Development Bank.
Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’
Banks may view science-backed policy targets and current policy setting as either abstract or largely about reporting. By Emma McGarthy.
Addressing barriers to climate investments in EMDEs
The evolution of blended finance. By Ekaterina Gratcheva, Fabio Natalucci and Cindy van Oorschot.
In focus: Asean and global supply chain diversification
20 May 2024
This roundtable will explore the impact on economic growth in the Asean region, key sectors for foreign investment and implications for global trade.