Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy

As environmental challenges escalate globally—from climate change and pollution to biodiversity loss and unsustainable development—there is an urgent need for legal and policy professionals who can navigate the complex interface between ecological sustainability and regulatory frameworks. The Post Graduate / Executive Diploma in Environmental Law & Policy is designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of the legal, institutional, and policy dimensions of environmental governance in India and beyond. This interdisciplinary program integrates constitutional mandates, statutory frameworks, international agreements, and sector-specific regulations to develop professionals capable of addressing pressing environmental issues through law, policy reform, and advocacy.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Environmental Law and Policy

• Historical development of environmental law at the global and national levels • Foundational principles: precautionary, polluter pays, and sustainable development • Legal frameworks as instruments of environmental governance and policymaking

Module 2: Constitutional & Legal Framework in India

• Constitutional provisions relevant to environmental protection • Division of environmental powers between the Union and State governments

Module 3: Institutional Structures and Environmental Governance

• Structure and roles of MoEFCC, CPCB, SPCBs, and State Departments • Mandate and jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal • Growth of judicial activism and environmental PILs in India

Module 4: Environmental Impact Assessment

• Overview of EIA Notification 2006 and subsequent amendments • Legal effectiveness, procedural concerns, and implementation challenges

Module 5: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Audits

• Core concepts and stages involved in Life Cycle Assessment • Legal and policy relevance of LCA within Indian regulatory systems • Sectoral applications in industry, infrastructure, and waste management

Module 6: Pollution Control Laws in India

• Overview of major pollution control legislations and their scope • Regulatory mechanisms: consent processes, emission norms, and compliance monitoring

Module 7: Forests, Biodiversity, and Wildlife Protection

• Legislative frameworks governing forest conservation and biodiversity • Wildlife protection mechanisms and regulation of eco-sensitive zones • Recognition of tribal and community rights under the Forest Rights Act (2006)

Module 8: Waste Management Law and Circular Economy

• Overview of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 • Regulatory provisions for plastic, e-waste, biomedical, and hazardous waste • Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circular economy initiatives • Municipal obligations, citizen engagement, and judicial enforcement

Module 9: International Environmental Law & India’s Commitments

• Key global environmental treaties and conventions • India’s role in international environmental negotiations and compliance frameworks • Principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), environmental justice, and equity

Module 10: Climate Change Law and Policy Instruments

• National and State-level Climate Action Plans (NAPCC and SAPCCs) • Legal obligations under the Paris Agreement and mechanisms like carbon markets • Climate litigation, adaptation laws, and just transition frameworks

Module 11: Urban Development, Land, and Environmental Law

• Legal frameworks for CRZ regulation, Smart Cities, and land acquisition • Green infrastructure codes: ECBC, SEZ policies, and wetland protections • Environmental implications of displacement and urban development safeguards

Module 12: Energy, Environment & Sustainability Policy

• Legal frameworks for renewable energy and international cooperation (e.g., ISA) • Institutional roles of CERC, MNRE, and key policy instruments • Environmental and legal considerations in hydropower, coal, and nuclear energy projects

Module 14: Technology, Economics, and Emerging Environmental Challenges

• Environmental economics: valuation methods, taxation tools, and market-based instruments • Application of GIS, remote sensing, and AI in monitoring and compliance • Legal implications of emerging technologies: GMOs and climate tech

Module 13: Corporate Accountability, ESG, and Labour Compliance • Environmental and social responsibilities under the Companies Act and SEBI ESG mandates • CSR obligations for sustainability, workplace safety, and community welfare • Legal provisions from the Factories Act and OSH Code, 2020 on environment and worker protection • Governance challenges: greenwashing, disclosure gaps, and compliance enforcement

Module 14: Industry Best Practices & Case Studies

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 Environmental Law & Policy 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

Graduates of this program can pursue rewarding careers in environmental law firms, regulatory bodies like CPCB and SPCBs, corporate ESG and compliance teams, international organizations (such as UNEP, UNDP, and GIZ), and non-governmental advocacy groups. Opportunities also exist in climate litigation, environmental consultancy, public interest lawyering, and sustainable development policy advisory. As India strengthens its environmental regulations and corporate accountability frameworks, and as global climate and biodiversity commitments intensify, skilled professionals with legal-policy expertise in environmental matters are increasingly vital to both governance systems and the private sector's sustainability transformation.

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Programme Fee Details

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 25^th Jun 2025.

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