POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLIMATE CHANGE
(PGCCC)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
In the backdrop of importance placed on creating awareness
on climate change science and adaptation strategies by various ministries under
the Government of India, the programme was tailor-made to incorporate the
developments in the domain of climate change with respect to human influences
on climate, the consequences of climate change, climate change conventions and
protocols. The learners will be enriched with knowledge on the impact of
climate change on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The learners will be
capacitated with the response options to the climate change like mitigation and
adaptation strategies.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
l To
expose the learners to the domain of climate change and conventions on climate
change
l To
acquaint the learners with impacts of climate change on terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems
l To
equip the learners with the mitigation and adaptation strategies against
climate change
l To
develop an understanding on climate change assessment tools
l To
acquaint the learners with interaction between climate change and society.
TARGET GROUP
• School
and College level Teachers teaching Environmental Sciences related subjects.
• NGO
professional, Environmental Executives, Policy makers, Journalists.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The problem of climate change transcends
traditional academic boundaries and demands realistic and holistic solutions.
This programme is aimed at both recent graduates wishing to specialize in
climate change and sustainability, and professionals wishing to extend their
knowledge and expertise or seeking a career change. Career opportunities in
this wide and growing field are numerous: in industry, academics, consultancies
and environmental agencies.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme offered in ODL mode consists of 16 credits
with four courses of 4 credits each.
- Number of credits: 16 (4 Credits per course)
- Medium: English
- Duration: Minimum 6 Months; Maximum-2 years
- Programme Fee: Rupees 3800/-
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Compulsory Courses: 3
Optional Course:
Any one of the optional courses.
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Course
Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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Compulsory Courses
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MEV-021
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Introduction to Climate
Change
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04
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MEV-022
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Impacts of Climate Change
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04
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MEV-023
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Mitigation and Adaptation
to Climate Change
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04
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Optional Courses (Choose any one)
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MEV-024
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Climate Change Assessment
Tools
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04
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MEV-025
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Climate Change and Society
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04
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Programme Coordinator:
Dr. V. Venkat Ramanan,
School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Phone: 011-29571121
E-mail: vvramanan@ignou.ac.in
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