Introduction to Climate Change
The purpose of Introduction to Climate Change is to introduce the science of climate change as well as the climate change conventions.
Online
16 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Introduction to Climate Change Certification is specifically designed to take into account new advancements in the field of climate change relating to human influences on climate, climate change repercussions, and climate change agreements and protocols.
The history of the climate change discussions, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Climate Agreement are highlighted in Introduction to Climate Change Classes.
Fundamentals of climate change, past and present climate, indicators of climate change, international agreements on climate change, and the National Action Plan on Climate Change are all covered in the Introduction to Climate Change Certification Syllabus.
All students get an Introduction to Climate Change Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.
The Highlights
- Provided by IGNOU
- Online course
- 16 weeks course
- Learn at your own pace
- Shareable Certificate
- Expert Lectures
Programme Offerings
- video lectures
- Study Materials
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
Digital certificates will be issued to all such participants who get a minimum of 30% in the internal assessment and 70% in the main examination.
Work experience
Work Experience is not mandatory to get enrolled into this certificate course
What you will learn
The importance of solar radiation, the idea of the greenhouse effect, which has made our planet habitable, and further discussion of the main greenhouse gases and their atmospheric concentration are all covered in this Introduction to Climate Change Certification Course.
Introduction to Climate Change Training includes gaining knowledge of the global energy budget, radiative forcing, climate feedback, and the composition and vertical structure of the atmosphere, as well as the past, present, and future of the planet's climate - explore further in Environmental Science Certification Courses.
The following learning outcomes are achieved upon successful conclusion of this Introduction to Climate Change Certification:
- Describe the atmosphere's composition and vertical organisation.
- Describe the greenhouse effect, the factors that are causing climate change, radiative forcing, and climate feedback.
- Talk about how urbanisation, desertification, deforestation, and industrialization all contribute to global warming.
- Explain the climate change indicators
Who it is for
Everyone can apply for the online course Introduction to Climate Change and learn.
Admission Details
Students are urged to enrol in Introduction to Climate Change Certification by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Fill up the application form with details
Step 3: Upload all necessary documents
Step 4: Pay the admission fee online (if you need certification)
The Syllabus
Module-1: Atmosphere and Climate
- Introduction to climate change
- Causes of climate change – Part 1
Module-1: Atmosphere and Climate
- Causes of climate change – Part 2
- Radiative Forcing
Module-1: Atmosphere and Climate
- Greenhouse Gases Emissions
Module-2: Global Climate -Past, Present and Future
- The Past Climate- Part 1
- The Past Climate- Part 2
Module-2: Global Climate -Past, Present and Future
- Environmental Indicators
- Human footprints on global warming
Module-2: Global Climate -Past, Present and Future
- Greenhouse gases emission scenario
Module-2: Global Climate -Past, Present and Future
- Temperature regime
Module-2: Global Climate -Past, Present and Future
- Extreme climate events
Module-3: Climate Change Impacts
- Impact of climate change on agriculture
- Impact of climate change on Livestock
- Impact of climate change on biodiversity
- Impact of climate change on water resources
Module-3: Climate Change Impacts
- Impact of climate change on livelihood
- Impact of climate change on human health
- Climate change vulnerability assessment
Module-3: Climate Change Impacts
- Social vulnerability
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Geoinformatics in Climate Change Studies- Part 1
- Geoinformatics in Climate Change Studies- Part 2
- Concept of mitigation and adaptation
Module-3: Climate Change Impacts
- Climate smart agriculture – Part 1
- Climate smart agriculture – Part 2
- Soil carbon sequestration
- Biofuels
- Climate Refugees
- Climate Justice
- Climate Change and Gender
Module-4: Conventions on climate change
- Climate Policy
- UNFCCC
Module-4: Conventions on climate change
- Paris Agreement
- SDG
- SDG 13
Module-4: Conventions on climate change
- National Action Plan on climate change
- State Action Plan on Climate Change
Module-4: Conventions on climate change
- Response of Subnational Government
- Social Movements and Global Civil Society
Evaluation process
Yes, there will be assessments and one Final Exam at the end of 16 week course.
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Local, regional, and global climates on Earth are defined by long-term changes in typical weather patterns.
The classes are administered through pre-recorded videos and lectures.
By deteriorating the quality of the air and water, accelerating the spread of some diseases, and changing the frequency or severity of extreme weather events, climate change has an effect on human health.
The instructor for this course is Dr V. Venkat Ramanan
As ocean temperatures increase and hurricanes get stronger and wetter, which can result in both direct and indirect deaths, changes in weather and climate patterns put lives in danger.