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Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law

The Centre for Environmental Law (CEL), WWF-India entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to jointly run a programme ‘PG Diploma in Environmental Law’. The course will be formally launched in July 2010.

CEL has come together with IGNOU - a renowned name in long distance education and online programmes in diversified subjects including law- to jointly offer a PG Diploma in Environmental Law. CEL’s diploma in environmental law is much sought after by individuals from various walks of life. So far 500 students have completed this online diploma. Collaboration with IGNOU will expand the reach of this course and make it more accessible for working professionals and students pursuing environment studies as a tailor made programme.

The main objectives of the programme are:

  1. Provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners in Environmental Law. 
  2. Enable the learners to develop functional understanding of working of the Central and State Boards 
  3. Develop practical skills to facilitate effective engagement with the Environmental Law
  4. Prepare well-informed professionals in Environmental Law and to upgrade the professional competencies by augmenting the Environmental Law awareness

Programme Structure

Course 1: Introduction to Environment
Course 2: Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
Course 3: International Environmental Law and Policy
Course 4: National Environmental Law and Policy
Course 5: National Legal Frameworks and Processes
Course 6: Environment Protection Mechanisms
Course 7: Project & Practical Training