Climate change affects almost every aspect of society and the economy.
While climate change’s upward trend poses systemic risks, it also creates opportunities for companies to gain an advantage through effective risk management and investment opportunities. Climate change has no precedent and significant challenges will emerge in crafting business strategies. Having an understanding of the financial and scientific implications of climate change is critical for companies navigating this new landscape. The University of Maryland combines its world-class expertise in climate science, finance, and public policy to prepare our partners to plan for and respond to the opportunities and risks of a changing climate.
Across the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; the Robert H. Smith School of Business; and the School of Public Policy, UMD has a unique and integrated science and finance approach to the climate finance field.
The University of Maryland’s academic and outreach climate finance ecosystem is built upon historical relationships with governmental agencies, new thought leadership, groundbreaking research and the search for truth. Partners and local neighbors include NIST, NOAA, NASA and the Joint Global Change Research Institute.