Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Climate Change and Technology

The accelerating pace of climate change poses one of the most profound challenges of our time — threatening ecosystems, economies, and communities across the globe. Addressing this complex, multidimensional crisis requires more than just awareness; it demands deep interdisciplinary knowledge, technological innovation, and systems-level thinking.

The Postgraduate/Executive Diploma in Climate Change and Technology has been carefully curated to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and applied skills necessary to navigate — and lead — in this evolving global landscape. Bridging climate science with cutting-edge technology, this program is designed for professionals, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs aiming to make a tangible impact on sustainability and resilience.

This comprehensive curriculum:

• Explores the scientific foundations of climate systems and anthropogenic influences.
• Investigates decarbonization strategies, clean energy innovations, and digital climate tools.
• Integrates global and national policy frameworks with emerging climate adaptation and mitigation technologies.
• Develops critical competencies in data analytics, geospatial monitoring, and environmental management systems.
• Encourages ethical, justice-based perspectives in climate-tech deployment through deep engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Climate Systems and Technology

• Overview of Earth’s climate systems, feedback loops
• Historical trends and IPCC assessments
• Introduction to climate technologies and global innovation trends
• Causes and scientific basis of anthropogenic climate change

Module 2: Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Linkages

• Evolution and progression of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Gender and climate change: women's vulnerability and leadership
• Systems thinking in climate-smart development

Module 3: Energy Systems and Decarbonization Technologies

• Fossil fuel lifecycle
• Non-fossil energy: Solar, wind, hydro, nuclear technologies
• Smart grids, EV infrastructure, battery storage systems
• Corporate decarbonization strategies and Net Zero planning

Module 4: Digital Climate Assessment Tools

• GIS & Remote Sensing for climate monitoring
• Climate modelling and Forecasting: GCMs, RCMs, RCPs and SSPs

Module 5: Environmental Monitoring Climate Parameters

• Introduction Air, Water and Noise Quality Management
• Monitoring, reporting and verifications (MRV) techniques for air, water, noise
• IoT sensors, drones, and real-time monitoring networks
• Reporting frameworks under IPCC, UNFCCC, ISO standards, and CPCB

Module 6: Environmental Geosciences for Climate Tech

• Understanding the hydrological systems
• Meteorology and weather pattern analysis
• Satellite-based remote meteorological monitoring

Module 7: Climate Adaptation Technologies

• Climate-smart agriculture tools (IoT, sensors, drones)
• Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and biodiversity-based tools
• Urban heat island mitigation, green infrastructure
• Tech-enabled Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework

Module 8: Mitigation Frameworks and Carbon Management

• GHG Protocol and emission inventories
• Carbon markets: trading, offsets, and verification (UNREDD+, VERRA, Gold Standards)
• Low-carbon technologies and pathways for green transition
• Industrial carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

Module 9: Disaster Tech and Risk Reduction

• Predictive analytics for early warning systems
• Community-Based DRR using mobile and cloud platforms
• Tech-based vulnerability mapping and risk assessment
• Compliance with Disaster Management Act

Module 10: Environmental Law and Policy

• Global climate agreements (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, COP outcomes)
• Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights
• National policies: India’s NAPCC, ClimateTech startups and funding
• Ethical implications and justice-based deployment of tech (Just-transition)

Module 11: Environmental Management Systems and Standards

• EMS (ISO 14001) and audit mechanisms
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Module 12: Research Methodology and Statistical Computing

• Mixed methods in climate research
• Quantitative data analysis (regression, ANOVA, time series)
• Data visualization and dashboards
• Overview of Python/R/Excel for statistical modelling

Module 13: Green Finance

• Green bonds, carbon markets, climate finance
• Blended finance and impact investing
• ESG ratings and risk metrics
• Scenario planning and portfolio design

Module 14: Industry-Focused Case Studies and Sectoral Innovations

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes, and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-paced and self-regulated performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/ Executive Diploma in Climate Change and Technology by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

This program offers a strong foundation for professionals seeking to engage with the growing intersections of climate science, technology, and sustainable development. Graduates will be well-positioned for roles in policy advisory, sustainability strategy, climate-tech innovation, and environmental research across both public and private sectors. The course also opens avenues for collaboration with leading Indian think tanks such as the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), and the Centre for Policy Research (CPR)—organizations known for their contributions to climate policy, environmental governance, and systems innovation. As climate challenges continue to shape development priorities, the demand for interdisciplinary expertise in this domain is expected to steadily grow.

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Programme Fee Details

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 23^rd Jun 2025.

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