The current degradation of natural ecosystems is seen in the form of environmental pollution,
climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss,etc. In order to address the
environmental challenges induced by anthropogenic activities, capacity building in
Environmental Studies is the need of the hour. There is a need for developing knowledgeable
workforce in the areas such as climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation,
conservation of biological diversity, management of biological resources, forest and wildlife
conservation, and sustainable development. 294 IGNOU Common Prospectus-July 2025 In
this context, the concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) was introduced by Prime
Minister at the 26th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention to Climate
Change in Glasgow on 1st November 2021, calling upon the global community of individuals
and institutions to drive LIFE as in International mass movement towards “mindful and
deliberate utilisation, instead of mindless and destructive consumption” to protect and
preserve the environment. Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies is a step in the
direction to make a meaningful contribution towards the implementation of National
Education Policy 2020. The programme with a multidisciplinary and an interdisciplinary
approach aims to generate awareness on a wide variety of environmental concerns. The
learners after completing the Programme can take lateral entry to Master of Arts
(Environmental Studies) MAEVS. After completing the Programme, learners will be able to
play decisive roles in addressing the environmental and sustainability concerns in India and
across the world. It will help the learners to restore, protect, and sustain the environment and
appreciate the interdependence between the components of the environment. The programme
will give valuable insights to the learners with the necessary means and capacities to engage
in fruitful assessment of environmental conditions, propose sustainable solutions and
contribute to the formulation of suitable policies for environmental planning and sustainable
development. Therefore, looking at the present context of environmental degradation and
futuristic ambitious plans to meet SDGs, SOITS at Indira Gandhi National Open University is
offering Post Graduate Diploma Environmental Studies Programme with a curriculum
designed to touch upon various facets of environment.
Programme Objectives
 To demonstrate the interrelationship between the man-nature interactions.
 To provide knowledge on contemporary issues and environmental challenges.
 To capacitate the learners in the field of environment protection and sustainable
development.
 To enable the learners to apply the knowledge in environmental management and
achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University

Rs.7000/- for full programme Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable