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Applications invited for the ICSSR-sponsored
Twelve-Day Capacity Building Programme on
“ Economics of Climate Change”
Organized by
Centre for Economic Studies and Policy,
Institute for Social and Economic Change
Dr. V.K.R.V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru
Date & Venue
3-18 November, 2025
ISEC
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
“ Climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future, but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security, and a brighter future for all.” -Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary-General of the UN.
Climate change has emerged as one of the most formidable developmental and economic challenges of the contemporary world. The unsustainable pattern of economic activities, including industrialisation and urbanisation, has intensified greenhouse gas emissions, leading to rising temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and water stress, among others. The consequences are particularly severe for countries like India. Agriculture, which sustains a large share of the population, is highly vulnerable to erratic monsoons and rising heat stress. Rapid urbanisation has further increased energy demand and environmental degradation. The economic costs of climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and cyclones are escalating. India has responded with several policy initiatives, including the National Action Plan on Climate Change and State Action Plans on Climate Change, as well as updated commitments under the Paris Agreement. However, the effectiveness of these measures depends on the availability of climate finance, technology, capacity to assess costs, evaluate risks, ability to adapt, aptitude to mitigate greenhouse gases, and design effective policies.
The programme is designed to strengthen foundational and applied knowledge in the field of “Economics of Climate Change” and to enhance skills in both research and teaching. Its objectives include introducing participants to the conceptual basis of climate economics, familiarising them with methods to assess the costs and risks of climate impacts at regional and national levels, and deepening their understanding of the costs of adaptation and mitigation across key sectors such as agriculture, water, forests, biodiversity, industry, and services. The course will also address the role of energy efficiency, sustainable lifestyle transitions, and the integration of environmental damages into accounting frameworks through measures such as Green GDP. In addition, participants will understand the financing of climate initiatives, including national and state-level climate action plans, and study the design of economic instruments such as carbon markets and low-carbon technologies.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The eligibility criteria for participation in CBP:
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Permanent Assistant, Associate, Professor in a UGC-recognized Indian University/Deemed University/Colleges.
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Faculty at Institutes of National Importance or ICSSR Research Institutes/ Recognised Institutes.
OBJECTIVES
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To understand the basic concepts and analytical tools in the “Economics of climate change.
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To examine the economic dimensions of adaptation and mitigation across key sectors.
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To study policy initiatives, finance, and economic instruments such as carbon markets and green accounting.
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To analyse strategies for energy efficiency, low-carbon, just transitions, and sustainable lifestyles in line with the SDGs.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND THEMES
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Theme/Module |
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03.11.2025 |
Orientation |
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04.11.2025 |
Module 1 – Climate Change Trends and Risks |
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05.11.2025 |
Module 2 – Climate impacts on Sectors |
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06.11.2025 |
Module 3 – Economics of Adaptation and Mitigation |
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07.11.2025 |
Module 4 – Policies, Institutions, and Finance |
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10.11.2025 |
Module 5 – SDGs, Circular Economy, and Resources |
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11.11.2025 |
Module 6 – Clean Energy and Low-Carbon Innovation |
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12.11.2025 |
Module 7 – Field Visit: Climate Resilient Practice |
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13.11.2025 |
Module 8 – Gender, Livelihoods, and Urban Planning |
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14.11.2025 |
Module 9 – Research Methods/Tools and Academic Writing |
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17.11.2025 |
Participant Presentations & Policy Exercise |
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18.11.2025 |
Feedback and Valedictory |
HOW TO APPLY
Interested participants are requested to complete the Google Form through the link provided below–
Registration fees: NIL
Last Date to Apply: 12th October 2025
The selected candidates will be notified by 17th October 2025
Seats Available: 30 (10 outside the state, 10 within the state, and 10 local)
Participants will be provided travel allowance (by the shortest route, 3AC train), accommodation, and food. To claim travel allowance, participants are required to present the original tickets. Local participants will not be eligible for accommodation or travel allowances.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dr. Krishna Raj
Course Director
Professor and Head
RBI Chair Professor (In charge)
Centre for Economic Studies and Policy
(CESP),
Institute for Social and Economic Change
(ISEC),
Dr. VKRV Rao Road, Nagarabhavi PO,
Bengaluru – 560 072, India
Email: cbpisec@gmail.com
If you have any queries, you can contact us through the above email ID.