MSc in climate science and policy initiated. by TERI University

Updated on: Monday, November 19, 2012

With the launch of the Unesco Chair on climate science and policy at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) University, a new course — MSc in climate science and policy has been initiated.

The two-year programme will boost research and provide a practical understanding of climate science. "There is worldwide acknowledgement of the changes in environment induced by man. In such a scenario, a programme promoting an understanding of climate policy, integrating the industry with academics for sustainable business models, is the need of the hour. Through the programme, students will get an understanding of the practical aspects of climate science," says Rajiv Seth, registrar, TERI University. Areas that will be covered include geosciences, law and policy, mitigation, etc.

"In the first semester, students will be introduced to the basics. The second semester will have options for students to choose an area of specialisation in a multidisciplinary manner. The third semester will see students picking up electives, such as environment modelling, hydrology, water treatment, etc; and the final semester would be devoted to research and project work. A faculty member will guide students in their research for the industry-based project. They have to prepare a thesis at the end of the semester," he says.

V Ramanathan, director, Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, United States (US), will be heading the programme.

Initially the course will have 15 seats on offer. The fee for this particular course, per semester, is around Rs 50,000.

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