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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Scientific temper and positive policymaking stem only from earnest humanitarian considerations and social commitments. Therefore, sustainable development can only be brought about as an outcome of humanitarian and social indoctrination. That is what the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability focuses on.
In eight short weeks, the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability programme will educate learners about the relationship between environment and society, the importance of environmental education and jurisprudence, and environment-friendly technologies.
The Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability also covers environmental laws including the Water Act, Wildlife Protection Act (1972), Forest Conservation Act (1980), Air – Prevention & Control of Pollution Act (1981), Environment Protection Act (1986), etc.
Internal assessment for the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability would be through quizzes and assignments. There will be a proctored examination at the end of the course covering all the topics.
The Highlights
- Books and references
- Eight-week course
- Four credits
- Diploma programme
- Expert faculty
- Free learning
- Agricultural and Food Engineering category
- Core course
Programme Offerings
- diploma certificate
- Core programme
- Books And References
- Expert Faculty
- Free learning
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
Eligibility Criteria
SWAYAM will conduct internal assessments through assignments and quizzes. There will be a proctored exam covering all the modules at the end.
What you will learn
After completing the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability learners will be adept in the following areas: -
- Factors affecting society and the environment
- Environmental impact assessment norms
- Environmental law
- Environmental-friendly technologies, practices, and environmental sustainability
- Waste management
- International treaties and conventions
- WTO’s Phyto-Sanitary and Sanitary Agreement
- Environment education
- Local innovations and strategies for environmental protection
- The Water Act
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- Environment Protection Act, 1986
Who it is for
Admission Details
Interested candidates can enrol in the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability by following these instructions: -
Step 1: Go to the course webpage to access the ‘Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability' programme on the official SWAYAM website.
Step 2: On the top of the page, look for the “Sign-In/Register” button and click on it.
Step 3: Log in via your SWAYAM/Facebook/Google/Microsoft account. You can also create an account on SWAYAM through your email ID.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions, enter the required details, and complete the application process to proceed.
Application Details
You don’t need to fill out a separate application form to access the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability. You can log in using your SWAYAM/Facebook/Google/Microsoft account and start learning. Alternatively, you can create an account on SWAYAM.
The Syllabus
- Introduction to the environment and society
- Factors affecting environment and society-1
- Factors affecting environment and society-2
- Our Common Future
- Introduction to Terms of Significance -1
- Introduction to Terms of Significance -2
- Trade & Environment- Concepts, issues and recent developments- part 1
- Trade & Environment, Part2- The Doha Round
- Legal Edifice of Environmental Protection
- Environmental Impact Assessment Norms and their application in India
- The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972
- Environmental Law and Coastal Regulation Zones
- The Case of Western Ghats- The Gadgil Report
- The Kasturirangan Report
- The Forest Conservation Act, 1980
- The Water Act
- The Air –Prevention & Control of Pollution Act, 1981
- Seminal Cases in Environmental Protection
- The Environment Protection Act, 1986
- Environmental Friendly Technologies- Concept and Need
- A Consumer Behaviour perspective to Environmental Sustainability
- Managing our environment for sustainability- Solar Energy part1
- Managing our environment for sustainability, Solar Energy part 2
- Managing our environment for sustainability, Wind Energy
- Managing our environment for sustainability- Geothermal, Hydro and Tidal Energy
- Sustainable Development and Environment-friendly practices
- Waste Management for Sustainable Development
- Environment-Friendly practices and the use of Environment-Friendly products
- Live Examples of Environment-Friendly Technologies-1
- Live Examples of Environment-Friendly Technologies-2
- Case Studies on environment and society-1
- Case Studies on environment and society-2
- Changing Interactions
- Environment and the Constitution of India
- International Conventions and Treaties
- Sanitary and Phyto- Sanitary Agreement of the WTO
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Clean Development Mechanism
- Bonn Guidelines
- Environmental Education- An Introduction
- Sensitivity towards the environment and environmental issues-1
- Sensitivity towards the environment and environmental issues-2
- Awareness through knowledge- part 1
- Awareness through knowledge- part 2
- Attitude towards the protection of the Environment
- Critical thinking, utilization of skills and reflective solutions
- Local strategies and innovations in Environmental Protection- Part 1
- Local strategies and innovations in Environmental Protection- Part 2
- Active participation in the resolution of Environmental Challenges-part 1
- Active participation in the resolution of Environmental Challenges-part 2
- Motivational Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability – the conclusion
Evaluation process
The candidate’s performance in assignments and quizzes will be considered for internal assessment. At the end of the programme, there will be a proctored exam which will cover all the modules.
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability, the faculty will hold internal assessments through quizzes and assignments. There will be a proctored exam covering all the modules at the end.
There are nearly 20 videos that will be the candidate’s background material for the assessment questions.
The IGNOU Regional Centre is offering the online Certificate programme in Environmental Sustainability at Vatakara.
Yes, there are case studies in the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability.
Yes, there are several books and other reference material available for the Certificate course in Environmental Sustainability online programme.