The series consists of seven events, taking place once a week with presentations and discussions of about one to two hours per session.

Application deadline

31 May 2024

Objective

Central banks are increasingly concerned with the challenges posed by climate change. On the one hand, these risks could affect central banks’ ability to achieve their monetary and financial stability objectives. As such, faced with climate- related risks, central banks must ensure that their operational frameworks remain efficient. On the other hand, central banks may also consider supporting the transition to a low-carbon
economy where they have a clear policy remit to do so. The effects of climate change and action are manifold and have multi-disciplinary impact across national borders. In this lecture series, we present work on climate change in different areas of the Bundesbank in a national and international context.

Contents and dates

• 06.06.2024 Climate change and central banks – the Network for Greening the Financial System
• 13.06.2024 Latest developments in banking regulation, supervision and analysis of ESG risks
• 20.06.2024 On-site inspections for ESG risks – a case study
• 27.06.2024 Climate Change: The Eurosystem’s approach to decarbonize its corporate bond portfolios
• 04.07.2024 Greening the Collateral Framework
• 11.07.2024 Sustainable Finance Data Hub
• 18.07.2024 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

Target group

Economists and policymakers in central banks who would like to enhance their knowledge of climate change and the work done in central banks. Participants should have at least a basic knowledge of related monetary policy, financial stability or banking supervision topics.

Technical requirements

Computer with microphone, camera, speakers or headphone, up-to-date internet browser.