Global climate change is no longer perceived as a purely environmental problem. It is directly related to socio-ecological development, and as such is considered by social sciences, including economics. The Laboratory for Economics of Climate Change is the first laboratory in Russia that carries out research on this topic. The activities of the Laboratory are interdisciplinary, and the object of its research is the relationship between global climate change and the problems of economic growth, inequality, poverty, technology development, as well as efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Igor Makarov Gave an Interview to China’s Global Times
Head of the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics at HSE University, Igor Makarov, spoke to China’s Global Times about the prospects for Russia–China economic cooperation, the challenges of the global energy transition, and Russia’s place in the evolving architecture of international trade.
International Standards for Sustainable Trade: ICC Russia Experts Call for Inclusion of Water Issues
Polina Nosko, an expert from the Laboratory, attended an open meeting of the ICC Russia Commission on Climate Change Economics and Sustainable Development (the Russian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce). The event focused on the impact of greenhouse gas reduction measures on water resources, international approaches, and expert perspectives on the issue.
Igor Makarov Speaks at the Bank of Russia Financial Congress
Igor Makarov, Head of the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics, took part in the session "Transitional Climate Risks 2.0: From West to East".
Igor Makarov Speaks at the Plenary Session of the “Powerful Ideas for a New Time” Forum with the Participation of the President of Russia
Igor Makarov, Head of the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics, presented the idea "Russia’s Water Potential" to President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the forum "Powerful Ideas for a New Time".
Igor Makarov took part in the T20 Conference – the Expert Track of the G20
This year, the T20 (Think20) conference, the expert engagement track of the G20, was held from 19 to 20 June in Pretoria, South Africa.
Study on Climate Risks in Russian Regions Published in Science of the Total Environment
Igor Makarov, Elizaveta Smolovik, and Matvey Chistikov contributed to the article "Heuristic Relative Assessment of Climate Risks in Russian Regions", published in Science of the Total Environment – one of the most highly cited international journals in the field of environmental research.
Elizaveta Smolovik and Polina Kanevskaya at the "Ecology" Forum
Polina Kanevskaya and Elizaveta Smolovik, researchers from the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics, took part in the 16th International "Ecology" Forum.
Igor Makarov and Egor Muravyov Take Part in Round Table Discussion in Uzbekistan
Igor Makarov, Head of the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics at HSE University, and Egor Muravyov, an expert at the same laboratory, took part in the round table "Uzbekistan’s Chairmanship Priorities at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia: Achievements and Prospects for Regional Consolidation", held at the International Institute for Central Asia in Tashkent.
Laboratory for Climate Change Economics Researchers at the Yasin (April) International Academic Conference
From April 15 to 18, HSE University hosted the XXV Yasin (April) International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development. Researchers from the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics presented their work at the event.
Researchers from the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics contributed to the preparation of the report "BRICS Cooperation Progress According to BTTC Indicator System"
The report was prepared by the BRICS Expert Council – Russia with the support of the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC), following Russia’s 2024 presidency of the group.