The first Masterclass for 2016, Climate Change – After Paris what next?, will take place in Madrid from Monday 11th to Wednesday 13th April 2016 at the Fundación Ramón Areces.
This Masterclass will focus on the key outcomes and challenges after Paris Climate Change Conference (COP 21). The first day will focus on international emissions trading, beginning with looking at market failures, environment externalities and market based instruments. This will be followed by a more comparative approach looking at european emissions trading system and carbon pricing around the globe. The second day will focus on cities and the green economy with a special focus on urban innovation. The masterclass will close with close with a discussion around costs of carbon reduction, innovation and competitiveness.
Programme
Monday 11 April 2016
International Emissions Trading
Dr Luca Taschini, LSE
Tuesday 12 April 2016
Cities and the Green Economy
Dr Graham Floater, LSE
Wednesday 13 April 2016
Costs of Carbon Reduction, Innovation and Competitiveness
Mr Dimitri Zenghelis, LSE
5-5.30pm:
Certificate ceremony and programme close
Applications are now closed. To apply, please visit the Fundación Ramón Areces website. Successful candidates will be offered a place on merit by a selection committee consisting of representatives of LSE and the Fundación Ramón Areces.