Energy, Environment, Climate Change, and the Green Transition Workshop
The International Workshop on Economic Modelling and Data Science 2026, focusing on Energy, Environment, Climate Change, and the Green Transition, will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on September 24–25, 2026.
The workshop brings together researchers and policy economists working on energy systems, environmental policy, climate change, and the green transition, with particular emphasis on emerging and developing economies, Africa, and the broader MENA region (Middle East and North Africa).
It aims to support policy-relevant research and facilitate constructive discussions across theoretical, empirical, and quantitative modeling approaches.
Committees
Local organizing committee
Scientific committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Venue
Conference location
The conference will be held at UM6P Rabat campus, within the Social Sciences, Economics and Humanities Cluster of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. The Cluster is a teaching and research ecosystem that closely brings together three entities:
- Faculty of Governance, Economics and Social Sciences (FGSES); offering Bachelor's, Master's, as well as Ph.D. programs.
- The Africa Institute for Research in Economics and Social Sciences (AIRESS): geared towards research.
- The Public Policy School (PPS): offering executive education programs for decision-makers in both public and private sectors.
Each of these entities fulfills its mission, using the knowledge and experience shared among a community of professors, researchers, scholars as well as public decision-makers.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University – Rabat Campus
Rocade Rabat-Salé,
Rabat 11103
Getting to Rabat
Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA)
The closest airport to the city, located approximately 30 minutes away. Taxis and bus line AE are available outside the arrivals' terminal, with fares displayed in the airport hall and taxi parking area.
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
The airport is 1.5 hours away from Rabat, it offers direct trains to the city departing every hour. Train tickets can be purchased online via the ONCF website or directly at the station, with a trip cost of 100 MAD.
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
Located 3 hours from Rabat, the most convenient option is to head to Tangier's train station and take the high-speed (TGV) train to Rabat.
Airport taxi routes and approximate fares
| Route | Day fare | Night fare |
|---|---|---|
| From Rabat airport to downtown Rabat | 150 MAD | 250 MAD |
| From Casablanca airport to downtown Casablanca | 250 MAD | 300 MAD |
| From Tangier airport to Tangier train station | 120 MAD | 180 MAD |
1€ = 11 MAD
Getting to the campus
First time visiting
To get to the campus from Rabat, you can use:
Public transportation: Take tramway Line 2 (L2) to its Sale Terminus (7 MAD), then transfer to bus line 201, which stops in front of the campus. The total bus ride (6,5 MAD) takes approximately 25 minutes, Small taxis are also an option, but the meter is unlikely to be used as the campus is outside the city. Be sure to negotiate the fare in advance, with 100 MAD as the maximum.
On-campus accommodation: If you are staying at our campus hotel, the venue is within walking distance.
Downloadables
Will be available soon.
Deadlines
May 17, 2026
Deadline for abstract submissions
June 14, 2026
Notification of selection
Submission Conditions
Format, platform, guidelines:
- Paper types: full papers or extended abstracts
- Format: PDF for full papers
- Submission on: https://editorialexpress.com/conference/energy2026/
Subjects / Topics
Thematic areas for paper submissions
We welcome papers in all areas related to the workshop theme, including (but not limited to):
Energy economics and markets
- Energy demand and supply, pricing reforms, subsidy reform, and distributional impacts
- Electricity market design, renewables integration, reliability, and flexibility; Oil, gas, and electricity sector transitions; energy security and resilience
- Energy efficiency, industrial decarbonization, and energy productivity
- Green transition, innovation, and structural change
- Green industrial policy, innovation, market, regulation and technology diffusion
- Labor markets, skills, and “just transition” policies
- Trade, competitiveness, border carbon adjustments, and global value chains
- Macroeconomic implications of the transition: inflation, productivity, and fiscal sustainability
- Carbon pricing, emissions trading systems, and fiscal instruments
- Climate mitigation strategies and net-zero pathways
- Climate adaptation, resilience, and climate risk to growth and welfare
- Climate finance, green bonds, and investment mobilization
Environment and natural resources
- Air pollution, health impacts, and environmental regulation
- Water scarcity, agriculture, and resource management under climate stress
- Biodiversity, land use, and ecosystem services valuation
- Environmental Kuznets curves, enforcement, and institutional constraints
Methods and data
- Microeconometrics, applied IO, and causal inference in energy/environment
- IAMs, CGE, DSGE, ABM, SFC, network models, and hybrid approaches
- Integrated assessment of policy packages; scenario analysis
- Remote sensing, climate data integration, and new measurement strategies
June 14, 2026
Registration opens
June 15, 2026
Early registration deadline
August 30, 2026
Registration deadline for presenters
Program / Will be available soon.
Preliminary or final workshop program
Sessions, workshops, round tables
Off-campus Stay
Rabat presents a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets. From luxury hotels and riads to cozy bed & breakfasts, you can find an adequate place to stay. Here are few hotel recommendations across different neighborhoods.
| Hassan | Tour Hassan Palace |
| Downtown Rabat | ONOMO Hotel (A shuttle service will be available between Onomo Hotel and the campus every morning and evening during the conference days) |
| Agdal | First Suites Hotel |
On-campus Accommodation
The campus offers a range of accommodation options, including the campus hotel and student residences. Prices vary based on the chosen option. Both are within walking distance of the event venue.
| Residences | Single Room | 180 MAD/Night |
| Studio | 240 MAD/Night | |
| Hotels | Bed Only | 1008 MAD/Night |
| Bed & Breakfast | 1224 MAD/Night | |
| Half Board | 1620 MAD/Night | |
| Full Board | 2016 MAD/Night |
1€ = 11 MAD
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For any questions regarding the workshop and program, please contact : Will be available soon.
For any questions regarding logistics, please contact: [email protected]
Dinners, tours, receptions, etc.