Green Public Finance and Climate Change

Ozlem Aydin is an Economist in the Public Financial Management Division of the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department, specializing in climate-sensitive public financial management and institutional frameworks for fiscal policy implementation. With an L.L.M from Georgetown University Law Center and prior experience as a senior associate at the Turkish Treasury, she advises IMF member countries on budget reforms, public investment management, and PFM legal frameworks. Aydin has made significant contributions to the IMF's green initiatives, co-authoring key publications on climate-sensitive public finance management and participating in climate-public investment management assessments (C-PIMA). Her work has been instrumental in developing frameworks for integrating climate considerations into public financial management systems, helping governments implement effective climate-sensitive fiscal policies. She has also contributed to Mongolia's Public Investment Management Assessment update and authored influential pieces on interim budgets and fiscal governance. Aydin's expertise in bridging public financial management with climate policy makes her a valuable asset in the IMF's efforts to address global climate challenges through fiscal measures.