New York Fed and NYU Summer Climate Finance Conference

Overview

The Summer Climate Finance Conference, organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and New York University, aims to gather researchers and academics to discuss pressing topics in climate finance. Scheduled for May 31, 2024, at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the conference will feature presentations of research papers and keynote speeches from notable figures such as Stefano Giglio and Harrison Hong.

Key Topics

The conference will address a variety of critical issues, including:

• The economic impacts of natural disasters and disaster mitigation efforts.

• Climate migration and its effects on economic output and household welfare.

• The influence of green pledges on bank lending and overall economic performance.

• Macroeconomic implications of carbon emission mitigation strategies.

• The consequences of biodiversity loss on economic welfare.

• Pricing climate risks across different asset classes.

• The role of insurance markets in managing climate-related risks.

Audience and Participation

This event is primarily aimed at academics and researchers in economics and finance, with attendance by invitation only. Media representatives are also welcome, and all remarks will be on the record. The conference will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available post-event. For those interested in participating, the deadline for paper submissions is February 28, 2025, with notifications of acceptance sent by late March【4:1†source】.