The programme is aimed at young professionals who possess at least an undergraduate qualification and who are working in business, academia, national and local governments in Spain, and research centres. Places are limited to 25 participants for the 3 days programme and will be taught in English, for which each candidate must have a high level. Successful candidates will be offered a place on merit by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of LSE and Fundación Ramón Areces who will meet by 11th March.

Registration

Persons wishing to register for this programme must make their registration online through this website, before 6th March. They should send the following documents by e-mail to:  i.medrano@lse.ac.uk.

Introduction

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.