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YSI @ Funding the Ecological Transition: Financial, Monetary, and Fiscal Policy Approaches
Workshop - Funding the Ecological Transition
Start time:
April 10, 2025 - April 12, 2025
EDT
Location:
University of Geneva, Geneva, Geneva, 1205
Type:
Workshop
Local Partners
Description
YSI @ Funding the Ecological Transition: Financial, Monetary, and Fiscal Policy Approaches
About the Conference
The climate crisis is undeniable, yet the current political and economic frameworks—rooted in austerity and conventional market practices—are insufficient for an urgent ecological transition. Mainstream approaches often fall short, constrained by outdated paradigms and resistance to new ideas. This is surprising given the wealth of research and innovative solutions from academic institutions and organizations that propose alternative funding methods. These solutions often struggle for recognition because they challenge the status quo. Yet bold, unconventional ideas are essential in this global emergency to secure a sustainable, liveable future.
Many institutions, organizations, and economists are already pushing these boundaries and developing progressive ideas for funding the transition. The challenge now is to connect these efforts, encourage collaboration, and amplify their impact. Students and young scientists play a crucial role as the next generation of economists, bridging academia and on-the-ground organizations. Their fresh perspectives and energy drive new ideas into action. In partnership with the Young Scholar Initiative, the Young Scholar Sessions provide a platform for students and PhD candidates to present their work and engage in discussions. By including topic experts, these sessions promote knowledge exchange across generations and between researchers and practitioners.
The “Rethinking Economics” conference aims to create a space to address this pressing crisis from different perspectives, share knowledge,
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