India's first climate school launched by Anant National University
India Today
Anant National University, a private university in Ahmedabad, has launched India's first climate school to academically train students in climate studies, climate impact and mitigation.
Anant National University launched the Anant School for Climate Action, a unique, first-of-its-kind school in India. The school which was launched in mid-July will begin with two foundational courses under the aegis of the Anant School for Climate Action.
The courses are -- the 4-year Bachelor of Technology programme specialising in climate change, and the one-year Anant Fellowship for Climate Action. On pursuing these revolutionary programmes, students will specialise in climate technologies and be a part of the $23 trillion global climate economy.
The school will be the first of its kind to academically train students in climate studies, climate impact and implementing measures to facilitate climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Consolidated under the Anant School for Climate Action, the Bachelor of Technology Programme on climate change is designed to equip students with the skills to use engineering rigour and tools to create technology-driven solutions to climate change.
Students enrolled will have access to a state-of-the-art climate lab at the Ahmedabad campus, running climate simulations and various apparatus for weather measurements, solar radiations, and PV systems.
The lab will also house equipment for the testing of renewable energy sources, and more. The market-oriented degree course prepares students for positions in every industry as all companies need to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
It also prepares students for roles requiring climate modelling and analysis, positions in government agencies and independent laboratories conducting climate research.
