The PG Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development has been developed by the School of Sciences, IGNOU, in collaboration with SAFLI (South Asia Foundation Learning Initiative), OUSL (Open University of Sri Lanka), BOU (Bangladesh Open University), AIOU (Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan), BRAOU (B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Andhra Pradesh, India), and BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) University.
The Objectives of the Programme are to:
- Disseminate information and exchange knowledge and experiences gained in the pursuit of the goal of sustainable development.
- Strengthen regional cooperation in environmental capacity building especially in the area of environmental management.
- Educate and train individuals from different walks of life, viz. development functionaries, government officials, journalists, policy makers, farmers, industrialists,grassroots workers, environmentalists, etc.
IGNOU PGDESD Eligibility
Graduation from a recognized university/institution.
IGNOU PGDESD Medium of Instruction
The medium of this programme is English.
IGNOU PGDESD Duration
One year Programme fee : Rs. 3, 500/- (Rs. 30/- extra, in case, application is downloaded from the web)
Programme Structure
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MED-001 | Understanding the Environment |
| MED-002 | Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges |
| MED-003 | Environment and Development |
| MED-004 | Towards Participatory Management |
| MED-005 | Integrated Environment Management: Urban and Rural |
| MED-006 | Natural Resource Management: Physical and Biotic |
| MED-007 | Agriculture and Environment |
| MED-008 | Globalisation and Environment |
| MED-009 | Energy and Environment |