Climate Economics Chair

Scientific project

Climate Economics Chair (CEC) – A Research Platform Dedicated to Climate Change Economics

Founded in 2010, the Climate Economics Chair (CEC) at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL is an academic research platform dedicated to the economics of climate change. It combines research, education, and professional dialogue to foster a better understanding of climate and economic challenges.

As a multidisciplinary hub, the CEC facilitates exchanges between academic research, public institutions, and private companies, with a strong emphasis on research-based education. The Chair currently hosts over twenty ongoing PhD theses, covering a broad spectrum of low-carbon transition issues from the perspectives of firms, citizens, and policymakers.

Leadership Team

• Anna Creti – Professor at Paris Dauphine-PSL, CEC Director
• Marc Baudry – Professor at Paris-Nanterre, Head of the CO2 Pricing & Low Carbon Innovation Division
• Philippe Delacote – INRAE Research Director, Head of the Agriculture and Forestry Division
• Olivier Massol – Professor at CentraleSupélec, Head of the Energy Transitions Division

Education & Training

• 44 PhD theses defended, 5 postdoctoral researchers, and 7–8 Master’s interns per year
• Scientific production:
  • 162 peer-reviewed journal articles
  • 129 Working Papers
  • 104 Climat & Débats publications
  • 29 books

Our Mission

For the past 15 years, the Climate Economics Chair has been committed to:

• Developing robust knowledge on economic and climate-related issues
• Training the next generation of students and professionals in environmental transition challenges
• Contributing to public debate to support ambitious and effective climate policies

Our PhD students receive top-tier training in environmental, energy, and climate economics, leading to diverse career paths in academia, public institutions, and the private sector. The CEC pursues scientific excellence, as evidenced by its numerous publications in high-impact journals.

Current Research Topics

• European Climate Policies: Long-term impact analysis of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in achieving carbon neutrality
• International Trade & Forests: The impact of global trade on forests, with implications for climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Carbon Pricing Mechanisms: Evaluating carbon pricing systems and their effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Agrivoltaics: Socio-economic assessment of projects combining agriculture and photovoltaic energy production
• Decarbonized Energy Systems: Analyzing the vulnerabilities and resilience of low-carbon electricity systems in the face of climate change
• Pricing Mechanisms for Energy Transition: Studying pricing and contractual mechanisms promoting sustainable energy sources
• Residential Energy Efficiency: Assessing and improving energy efficiency and sobriety in the French residential sector
• Voluntary Carbon Offsetting: Evaluating the role and efficiency of voluntary carbon offsetting in climate change mitigation
• Investor Expectations & Financial Regulation: Examining how investor expectations and financial regulations influence the low-carbon transition
• Climate Justice in Times of Crisis: Ethical and political dimensions of climate justice amid economic and social crises
• Recycled Raw Materials: Investigating treatment and usage of recycled raw materials and their environmental impact

Teaching Activities

Courses by Anna Creti:

• Empirical Modeling of Electricity & Gas Markets
• Global Climate Finance
• Economics & Finance of the Gas Sector
• Master 2 Energy Finance Carbon, Paris Dauphine-PSL
• Environment & Sustainability
• Economics of Regulation
• Energy Economics

Courses by Marc Baudry:

• Environmental & Climate Economics in the European Union
• Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Applied to Energy
• Patent Information Analysis

Courses by Philippe Delacote:

• Economic Analysis of Deforestation
• Energy Finance & Carbon Economics
• Development Economics
• REDD+ Projects & Carbon Credits Economics
• Environmental Economics & Ecology

Courses by Olivier Massol:

• Energy Economics
• Industrial Organization of the Energy Sector
• Economics of Natural Resources

The EEET Master’s program (AgroParisTech, IFP School, Paris-Saclay University, Centrale Paris, Mines ParisTech, and more) is an integral part of the Chair’s teaching activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The CEC values diversity, encouraging a wide range of backgrounds (nationalities, genders, and experiences) to enrich economic and climate analysis. It fosters an environment of mutual respect, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing.

Partnerships

The Climate Economics Chair collaborates with universities, research centers, businesses, and public institutions to enhance the relevance and impact of its work. These multidisciplinary partnerships help address environmental and economic challenges at both global and local levels.

Science Communication & Outreach

• LinkedIn series (2023/2024): “Climate Economics: Insights from the CEC”, featuring short videos by PhD students and researchers on their topics of expertise

For more information, visit CEC’s official website