The entire course will run on the pattern of MOOCs with online seminars and presentations by subject experts and invited speakers who are renowned specialists in their respective areas of work.
Course requirement: There is no specific pre-requirement for joining this course. However, participants with a basic understanding of various environmental issues will have an advantage.
Thematic areas of coverage:
Climate Crisis
Climate and community
Community and Conservation
Course details:
Number of Seats: 30 (on a first come first serve basis)
Duration: 20-24 hours (21 August – 17 September 2021)
Online lectures/webinars: 2 hours per session, 2:30-4:30 pm, 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks
Special lectures: By eminent speakers
Platform: Google Meet
Fee Structure:
o Students (Undergraduate and Post-graduate) - Rs. 800
o Research scholars and Faculty members - Rs. 1500
Certification: All participants who successfully complete this course are eligible for an E-certificate. Completion consists of submitting course assignments and active participation in all the sessions.
Fee payment link:
http://hostel.ipcollege.ac.in/pgMiscellaneousfeePayment.aspx
Interested participants are requested to first submit the course fee via the above link. They must then submit the Google form (https://forms.gle/TpJnarn4pP9xidZ56) to complete their registration. They are requested to keep the payment details with them while filling the form.
Detailed instructions for the payment of fee and registration:
Click on the payment link and you will be directed to the miscellaneous Fee Payment page.
http://hostel.ipcollege.ac.in/pgMiscellaneousfeePayment.aspx
In the Fee type (drop down) select 'Add-on / Special course fee'.
Mention the course name 'Online Certificate Course on Climate, Community and Conservation' in the box.
Enter the fee amount as per the fee structure (Students: Undergraduate and Post-graduate - Rs. 800; Research scholars and Faculty members - Rs. 1500)
Enter your personal information and proceed for payment.
After the completion of fee payment, download the fee receipt and keep the payment reference with you to fill the Google form for registration https://forms.gle/TpJnarn4pP9xidZ56.
Understanding the delicate relation between climate, community and conservation.
Exposure to world climate related data and adaptation to the negative impacts of climate change
Exploring opportunities for a low carbon future and understand planning and finance of climate actions
A greater understanding of how the conservation practitioners work with communities to mitigate climate change and implement conservation measures
Understanding climate negotiations
Gaining practical experience through interdisciplinary talks, presentations and film screenings