Sanli Faez’s Post

🚨CALL FOR PAPERS🚨 The International Political Economy Working Group (IPEG) are delighted to announce a call for papers for their annual conference: ‘International Political Economy in Flux’ Crisis and uncertainty have become the norm in the global political economy. (Hyper-)inflation, unprecedented debt, persistent poverty and subjugation, climate change, strife, and the abuse of power by world leaders are among the complex challenges we face. At the same time, new opportunities and risks have emerged from technological advances and changing global power politics. There is an urgent need to rethink how institutions, systems, and ideas can be reformulated in ways that cope with these challenges while building resilience and making progress on demands for decolonisation, equality, and justice. The theme of this year’s IPEG workshop is therefore ‘IPE in Flux’. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on what it means to face these unknowns, what lessons we might draw from past / ongoing crises, and what role scholarship plays in addressing them. 4-5 September (The University of Edinburgh) Register here: https://lnkd.in/ef6_bWSX #IPEinFlux #politicalEconomy #climateChange #globalChallenges #equality #academia #IR

How universities can play a pivotal roles in building economic resilience #WEF24. Universities can play a key role in addressing challenges such as climate change. Here are three technologies developed in Switzerland that highlight how. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHUttGbC Joël Mesot ETH Zürich

Climate Change: Economics and Governance Explore the challenges, navigate the risks and unlock the opportunities that climate change represents for your organisation https://lnkd.in/g4MJAMvs

I am grateful to accomplished certification by The International Monetary Fund in edX platform titled "Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies". On this course I developed : 1. Identify the causes of climate change, the source and types of emissions, and the physical damages of climate change.   2. Explain the general consequences of climate change on economic impacts and on human welfare.   3. Describe the progress, challenges, and opportunities in the global frameworks to address climate issues.   4. Explain why and how the IMF engages its member countries to address climate change issues.  #macroeconomics #climatechange #urbanplanning

As the environment, climate, and energy concerns increasingly capture public attention, there is a growing discussion around these complex issues at micro and macro levels. Currently, I am pursuing Master's degree in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment at UCL and am thankful for the opportunity to delve into a subject that aligns with my interests. During the first term, we have been introduced into a variety of theoretical economic frameworks in relation to the environment and energy, as well as how these theories are applied to practical problems and feed into policy discourse. We have also discussed some growing debates around economics-environmental-energy and how all these areas are interconnected. The set of modules in essence has equipped me with up-to-date knowledge on the most important areas of the field today; some that sparked my interest are but not limited to; renewable energy growth, the economics of climate change, carbon markets and policies, sustainable business, ESG, climate finance, and econometrics for energy and the environment. A lot of case studies have been done regarding how these approaches have been used in practice both in developing and developed countries, not to mention practical sessions to apply a range of analytic tools for undertaking analysis in this field.   Considering students come from various multidisciplinary backgrounds, the course offers a balanced view of the whole system and debate. A range of speakers from leading organisations and academics have been invited to deliver a guest lecture and seminar, some of them are Jean-Francois Mercure (World Bank), Simon Sharpe (UNFCCC Climate Champions), Matthew Winning (Oxford Economics), Christophe McGlade (IEA), Ben Carr (Bloomberg), and other experts.   As I have kicked off the second term of the course, I am keen to share some useful insights from the class in upcoming posts to convey these issues to a broader audience!🌍 #mastersjourney #postgraduatestudies #energyeconomics #climatechange #environmentalpolicy #renewableenergy #sustainablefuture #greeneconomy

My lunchtime reading. I'm quite proud that I've added a lecture on 'Economics in the Climate Crisis' to my MBA course this year, and that Leeds is such a pluralist, heterodox department. Climate induced inflation, demographic effects, disruption to supply chains, global political uncertainty--if we're not discussing these things in economics, then the field is doomed. I think the below article makes the case far better than I can. https://lnkd.in/eHcRbJmf

🌍 Just completed an enlightening online course on the Macroeconomics of Climate Change! 🌱 Delving into the complex interplay between economic systems and climate change has been incredibly enriching. This course provided valuable insights into how macroeconomic policies can drive sustainable development, mitigate environmental impact, and promote green growth. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Understanding the economic implications of climate change on global and local scales. 🔹 Exploring policy frameworks that can lead to a sustainable and resilient economy. 🔹 Analysing the role of renewable energy and technological innovations in reducing carbon footprints. 🔹 Evaluating the socio-economic benefits of transitioning to a green economy. This knowledge has broadened my perspective on how crucial economic strategies are in addressing climate challenges. It also reinforced the importance of integrating sustainable practices into economic planning and development. I'm excited to apply these insights to my work and contribute to creating a more sustainable and equitable future. 🌿 #ClimateChange #Macroeconomics #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #RenewableEnergy #LifelongLearning #OnlineLearning

Feeling the Heat: Climate Shocks and Credit Ratings Check out our paper published in Review of Development Finance: https://lnkd.in/e5Nx9hxJ You can also access it here: https://lnkd.in/eYTg2X7A Climate change is an existential threat to the world economy like no other, with complex, evolving and nonlinear dynamics that remain a source of great uncertainty. There is a bourgeoning literature on the economic impact of climate change, but research on how climate change affects sovereign credit ratings is limited. Building on our previous research focusing on the impact of climate change on sovereign risks, this paper empirically investigates how climate change may affect sovereign credit ratings. By means of binary-choice models, we find that climate change vulnerability has adverse effects on sovereign credit ratings, after controlling for conventional macroeconomic determinants of credit worthiness. On the other hand, with regards to climate change resilience, we find that countries with greater climate change resilience benefit from better credit ratings. These findings, robust to a battery of sensitivity checks, also show that impact of climate change is disproportionately greater in developing countries. #climate #climatechange #creditrisk #creditratings #sovereigndebt #finance #markets #financialmarkets #economics #debt #government #publicfinance #publicdebt #macroeconomics #imf

🌍 Just completed an enriching course on the Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies, powered by edX! 📚 💡I'm thrilled to announce that I've successfully wrapped up an in-depth exploration into the macroeconomic dimensions of climate change, thanks to the comprehensive course offered by edX. Delving into the intricate nexus of climate science, economics, and policy-making has been truly eye-opening.Throughout the course: 🔍 I gained insights into the scientific underpinnings of climate change and its profound implications for the global economy. 💰 I analyzed the economic costs and benefits associated with various climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, shedding light on the economic rationale behind climate action. 🌱 I delved into the intricacies of policy frameworks and international agreements, including a detailed examination of the landmark Paris Agreement and its implications for global climate governance. 🌐 I explored the diverse roles of stakeholders – governments, businesses, civil society – in driving forward the agenda of climate resilience and sustainability. Armed with this newfound knowledge, I'm eager to leverage my understanding to contribute meaningfully to initiatives aimed at combating climate change and fostering sustainable development. I'm passionate about driving positive change and am excited to connect with like-minded professionals to explore further opportunities for collaboration and learning in this critical field. #ClimateChange #Economics #Sustainability #ProfessionalDevelopment #edX #wisenergynetwork

Over the past academic year I have been working on my undergraduate honours thesis for my double honours program in political science and history. The thesis explores how the climate crisis will only perpetuate the 'race to the bottom' for those in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The thesis makes the over-arching argument that those in the DRC are not underdeveloped , rather over-exploited. The thesis demonstrates the power of the climate justice perspective in two ways. Firstly, for the ways in centres the voices of those with lived experience, centering bottom-up action and enpowers marginalized communities. Secondly, it is normative in nature which creates an urgency for the global North to invest in adaption and mitigation infrastructure that reflect culture and ways of life for local commmunities. The thesis uses the case study of sexual violence perpetrated by United Nations peacekeepers part of the MONUC mission to demonstrate that the climate crisis will only leave women and girls increasingly vunerable. While nothing can be done to re-write past wrongs commited by countries in the global North, it creates a path forward that is far more redistributive in nature. The thesis expands on the resource-curse theroy and makes the argument that the climate justice theroy should be utilized by international organizations and nation-states. International organizations, seemingly positive in nature have failed to promote lasting peace. The thesis makes the argument that if international organizations such as the UN, World Bank, and IMF want to create meaingful change, they must centre the voices of Congolese citizens in the decesion-making table.