October 14-16, 2026​

4th International Conference on Economics of Climate Change (InCECC)

Empowering Higher Education to Bridge the Climate Action Gap

Programme

Registration

Official satelite event of the European Climate Pact

Final Conference of the project:

"REACCT" logo
Co-funded by EU logo

Guest Speakers

Zdjęcie Dr. Lary Johannsdottir

Prof. Lára Jóhannsdóttir

University of Iceland, Iceland

Keynote Speech: „How to teach on climate change to enhance sustainable development?”

Prof. Jana Chovancová

University of Presov, Slovakia
Climate Pact Ambassador for Slovak Republic

Keynote Speech: „Energy–economy–environment nexus and differentiated pathways towards climate neutrality”

Dr Iva Tichá

University of Ostrava, Czechia

Keynote Speech: „Tackling energy poverty by acknowledging vulnerable groups”

About InCECC

This is the 4th edition of the annual conference organized by the Centre for Economics of Climate Change at the University of Economics in Katowice. 
For this edition, our focus is on climate action education, showcasing the key results of the project “REACCT – Reflecting Economics and Climate Change in Teaching” (co-funded by The European Union, in Action KA220-HED – cooperation partnerships in higher education, Project No 2023-1-IS01-KA220-HED-000159052). Our ambition is to mobilize the academic community to actively engage in the climate transition. We want to inspire educators to update their learning pathways so that students can play a hands-on, active role in building a climate-neutral future. We hope this event will provide a valuable platform to:

  • Bridge the Gap: We will focus on practical ways higher education can address climate challenges. Our goal is to show how universities can inspire their academic communities to drive real change in their local environments.
  • Reform and Enrich Curricula: We will present concrete, highly engaging climaterelated content alongside practical methods to seamlessly integrate these topics into existing study programs.
  • Discuss Transversal Skills and Inclusivity: We will explore how to foster critical thinking, resilience, and inclusivity within climate education – essential skills for students preparing for „green jobs” and a sustainable future.
  • Inspire Climate Action: The conference aims to do more than just share knowledge; we want to encourage lecturers and researchers to become ambassadors for change within their own institutions.

Every step taken on campus contributes directly to the global success of the green transition. Through these efforts, we aim to support a deep educational shift – transforming climate education from a theoretical add-on into the very foundation of training a modern, conscious, and empowered workforce.

University of Economics in Katowice – Building B
ul. Bogucicka 3, 40-287 Katowice

The main conference room is 314 B (third floor)

CECC team
Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala (head) l monika.wieczorek-kosmala@uekat.pl
Anna Losa l anna.losa@uekat.pl (media)
Julia Włodarczyk l julia.wlodarczyk@uekat.pl
Dominika Bochańczyk-Kupka l dominika.bochanczyk-kupka@uekat.pl
Paulina Rutecka-Cicha l paulina.rutecka-cicha@uekat.pl
Marta Grybś-Kabocik l marta.grybs@uekat.pl
Sylwia Słupik l sylwia.slupik@uekat.pl
Anna Urbanek l anna.urbanek@uekat.pl
Tomasz Ingram l tomasz.ingram@uekat.pl
Marcin Baron l marcin.baron@uekat.pl
Bartłomiej Lisicki l bartlomiej.lisicki@uekat.pl

Young researchers:
Paulina Badura l paulina.badura@uekat.pl
Aleksandra Swałek l aleksandra.swalek@uekat.pl
Kacper Zagała l kacper.zagala@uekat.pl (secretary)
Patryk Morawiec l patryk.morawiec@uekat.pl
Rafał Rydzewski l rafał.rydzewski@uekat.pl

Special Guests

Prof. Łukasz Kurowski

SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland

Dr Aleksandra Kardaś

Vice-President of Fudation of Climate Education
Editor of Naukaoklimacie.pl

Dr Gary Walpole

Cardiff School of Management, UK

Dr Krzysztof Krawiec

Lead Consultant at Ecorys | Research & Advisory on EU Transport, Energy & Climate Policy

Antonios
Triantafyllakis

Climate Pact Ambassador Poland
Nausika Educational Foundation
Gamification Global sp. z o.o.

Patrycja Gas-Janczukowicz

Nausika Educational Foundation

Zbigniew
Janczukowicz

Nausika Educational Foundation

Kamil
Szewczyk

Polish Green Network
Fix Your City Foundation

Szymon Turcza-Jurczyński MBA

Citizens of the Future Foundation Board Member

Natalia
Gajewska

Climate Pact Ambassador, Climate and Environmental Advisor for the City of Kraków

Beata
Kulig-Gołąbek

Climate and Environment Advisor of the City of Kraków

CECC Climate Moods Autumn Debates:

Unlocking Ideas: The Next Chapter of Climate Action in Education

This debate brings together experienced educators to share actionable insights, real world lessons, and fresh ideas to enrich your climate initiatives. Designed as a catalyst for action, the session aims to ignite new perspectives and power the next chapter of your educational work.

Guest Discussants

Moderation: Michał Purol, General Director of UNEP-GRID Warsaw, Climate Pact Ambassador
Dr Aleksandra Kardaś V-Ce President of Foudnation for Climate Education, Editor of Naukaoklimacie.pl
Prof. Łukasz Kurowski Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw
Dr Magdalena Płonka Director of Collaborative Educational Initiatives & Research, MSKPU
Dr Krzysztof Krawiec Lead Consultant at Ecorys
Zbigniew Janczukowicz Nausika Educational Foundation
Szymon Turcza-Jurczyński ClimateCitizens of the Future Foundation Member

Accompanying event

This event is designed for all educators who wish to learn more about practical methods for teaching transversal skills.

Honorary Patronage

Content Patronage

Media Patronage

TVP info logo
TVP3 Katowice logo
Polskie Radio Katowice logo

Former Editions

3rd InCECC October 23-24, 2025
2nd InCECC October 24-25, 2024
1st InCECC October 23-24, 2023
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University of Economics in Katowice
ul. 1 Maja 50, 40-287 Katowice

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