NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN IMF OWNED WEB SITE BUT A CAMPAIGN TOOL RUN BY A GROUP OF NOT FOR PROFIT ADVOCATING A STRONG AND DIFFERENT IMF's ROLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE WARMING
The IMF and Climate Justice
The IMF’s dedicated climate work is very recent, but its structure, policies, conditions and economic analyses have had climate impacts since its founding. From exacerbating inequality to eroding fiscal space for climate investment, there is already a strong case historically for the practical limitations, internal contradictions, and inconsistency with a just transition of the IMF’s approach. What would a Paris Agreement aligned IMF look like?
What you can do
Civil society has been resisting the IMF for decades, challenging its legitimacy and demanding accountability for its development, climate, and human rights impacts. The IMF has worked to improve its openness to civil society, but both insider and outsider advocacy require know-how, dedication, and persistence. Here are practical insights, key moments, and resources on “how to” engage the IMF globally and nationally.
Who’s behind the page
This website is a civil society guide managed by Recourse, with contributions from organisations globally that engage on IMF and climate issues. Click on the logos to find out more about each organisation.
