Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate Change
The 2026 Toronto Meeting on the Economics of Climate Change (TMEC) will take place from June 24-26, 2026 at the University of Toronto. The meeting provides a forum for researchers across fields whose research concerns the economics of climate change. The organizing committee are Stephan Heblich, Christoph Semken, and Jeffrey Sun.
TMEC provides a stable forum for researchers at the intersection of economics and climate change. Continued opportunities for recognition and collaboration are indispensable to the advancement of our understanding of the economic aspects of climate impacts and policies. This annual event brings together leading experts from economics and related fields to examine the economic dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Focus areas include:
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Climate impacts in economic equilibrium
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Market feasibility and adoption of green technologies
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Adaptation and mitigation policy, technologies, and obstacles
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Climate impacts on markets, agriculture, health, and other outcomes
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Economic and spatial inequality in climate impacts
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Sustainable development and growth
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Behavioral aspects of climate change mitigation and adaptation
This event is organized by the Department of Economics and co-sponsored by the School of Environment and Lawson Climate Institute. TMEC gratefully acknowledges the support of the UTM Sustainability Research Fund, the UTM Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation, and the Rotman School of Management.