Multiple Media Enabled Course Content-MSD 017: Challenges to Sustainable Development
MASS- Only Sustainability Science Course in India
Post-Admission Process: Comprehending the Learning Process and Your Responsibility
MASS- Only Sustainability Science Course in India
The major objective of block 1 is to study the science of climate change, global change, impacts of climate change and action plan on climate change issues. Click here to read.
The major objective of block 2 is to study the global environmental issues. Click here to read.
The major objective of block 3 is to study the health, nutrition and environment. Click here to read.
The major objective of block 4 is to study the major threats in achieving Sustainable Development. Click here to read.
Brief Overview of the course
Climate Change and Society
Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation
Urbanisation in India
Emerging Issues in Environmental Pollution
Land Degradation in India
Sustainable Land Management
Climate Change and Agriculture
Climate Change and Economic Impact
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change
Solid Waste
Environmental Pollution and its concerns
Desertification
Climate Change and Ecosystem
Introduction to International Climate Change Policy
Population, Consumption and Sustainable Lifestyle
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Quality and Human Health
Impact and Control of Desertification
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