COP+24 International Climate Change Course 2018-19
The COP+24 International Climate Change Short Course is open for Registration from June 05, 2018.
The Legacy
COP Program (2015-2030) was launched in Paris during COP21. The COP+ short-courses are central to the COP program; they have been hailed for their unique approach and the associated discussion forum.
See Launch See Previous Programs
COP+24 international short course builds upon the legacy of previous COP+ short courses. The COP Program (and RIO program) has been appreciated by the present Hon’ble Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, Patricia Espinosa and was granted labelled event / endorsed initiative status by UNFCCC Steering Committee during COP22 and COP23 respectively.
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COP+24 International Course Highlights
COP+ short courses are unique courses which emphasize on sharing perspectives on climate change through an annual program in the context of United Nations led COP conferences.
Purpose: The purpose of the content is to build perspectives
Online Content: The content is designed in a feature-writeup style interspersed with short videos related to the content.
Topics: The topics (see below) of the short-course are weaved through the fabric of the entire content.
Online Discussion Platform: The participant driven discussions takes place in our edmodo classroom, Earth & Space. The discussions are moderated and often stimulated by our researchers.
Special Guests: The COP program invites scholars to contribute to the COP program in the form of lectures, Q & A sessions, presentations or write-ups.
Certification: Participants will receive certificates with official logos and grades will be awarded on the basis of their performance in assessments.
Awards & Felicitation: Winners will receive medals of honor during the official felicitation ceremony; to be presented by distinguished guests and scholars.
Fee & Eligibility
Eligibility: Undergraduate and Above | Disciplines: Open for all Disciplines
Mode: Online Course | Interaction Platform: Edmodo
Course live Date: June 15, 2018
Fee for National Participants
₹ 999 for students | ₹ 1999 for Others
Fee for International Participants
€ 29 for students | € 49 for Others
Group Participation Concession
Please email us on copun.iarc@gmail.com
Group Participation Concession
Please email us on copun.iarc@gmail.com
Institute Fee Refund Policy – If a participant chooses to withdraw from the course within 5 calendar days of getting access then the paid fee will be refunded.
Fee Waivers: Select student participants will be eligible for fee assistance for the year 2018-19. The fee waiver form will be available in July 2018.
Course Syllabus & How it Works
Course Syllabus
United Nations & Climate Change
- UN Climate Negotiations: A Brief History
- Paris Agreement: Checking the Rulebook
- COP24: The COP of Changing Together
Economics & Law
- The Big Data of Climate Change
- The Fight for Climate Justice
- The Pledges of Climate Finance
Engineering
- The Geoengineering Framework
- Climate Engineering: The Final Frontier
- Climate Change: The Call to the Engineers
Agriculture
- Fighting on the Farms
- Agricultural Robots
- Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Business & Jobs
- The Businesses of Climate Change
- Green Jobs: The Trillion Dollar Narrative
- The Promise of Climate Startups
Life Sciences
- Forest Frontiers: Adapting to Climate Change
- Biodiversity Impact of Climate Change
- Climate Change: The Public Health Challenge
Biotechnology
- Genetically Engineered Ecosystems
- Molecular Biology-based solutions to Climate Change
- Climate Change: The Lure of Synthetic Biology
Leadership
- Shaping the Climate Change Debate
- Tracking NDCs: Measuring COP21 Commitments
- The Heroes of Climate Change Mitigation
Political Science
- The Climate Change Debate Revisited
- The Art of Climate Change Diplomacy
- The Climate Change SWOT
Technology
- IoT of Climate Change Mitigation
- Space-based Climate Change Solutions
- Hacking Earth’ Climate
How it Works
STEP 1
Enroll Register for the program directly or through the campus ambassador / coordinator.
Fee Payment – National Participants
Fill the online form and pay the fee online through our payment gateway
Fee Payment – International Participants
Fill the online form and pay the fee via paypal.
Institute Refund Policy
If a participant chooses to withdraw from the course within 7 calendar days of getting access then the paid fee will be refunded.
STEP 2
Access: The access to online program and virtual classroom will be provided.
STEP 3
Assessments: Online Assessment based on Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) & Short Essay Questions
Grading: Grades A+, A and B will be awarded.
STEP 4
Certification: On successful completion of assessment, certificate will be awarded
Rewards like medallions (if applicable) will be dispatched along with certificates