Chiara Colesanti Senni
Chiara Colesanti Senni is a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich. Her research interests lie at the intersection between environmental economics and sustainable finance. In particular, she studies the impacts of climate change and nature loss on the economy and the financial system, as well as the economic and financial policies that can be introduced to reduce the negative impact of economic activities on the environment.
Background
Chiara holds a PhD from ETH Zurich in Environmental and Resource Economics. Prior to that she obtained a MSc in Economics from the University of Bologna.
Research interests
- Environmental economics
- Monetary policy
- Banking and finance
Research
Research - 2023
This paper investigates the climate impact of central bank refinancing operations, with a focus on the European Central Bank’s Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO) III programme. Read more
This paper studies the impact of reduced water availability on hydroelectricity generation, a central piece in the low-carbon transition, in Europe and the United States. Read more
Policy
Policy - 2023
This paper explores current models and scenarios for analysing nature-related financial risks. It identifies the key methodological considerations and requirements if nature assessments are to provide useful guidance to the financial sector. Read more
