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Catherine Wolfram

Professor of Applied Economics at MIT's Sloan School of Management; former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate and Energy Economics at the U.S. Treasury. Expert on carbon pricing and border adjustment mechanisms.

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Nov 5, 2024 • 34min

S5 Ep1: Development Dialogues: Financing climate adaptation

Catherine Wolfram, an MIT economics professor and former climate policy advisor, joins Yale's Rohini Pande, an expert on carbon markets, and Namrata Kala, focused on adaptation strategies. They delve into how to finance climate adaptation, particularly in low-income countries. The conversation highlights innovative financial solutions, challenges with current funding systems, and the pivotal role of carbon pricing. The trio also discusses the upcoming COP29 summit, emphasizing the urgency for effective climate finance mechanisms.