Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

This program focuses on climate vulnerability assessment, adaptive policy frameworks, community-based resilience, and sustainable disaster management strategies that support national and global resilience agendas.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Awareness and Foundational Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Climate Adaptation and Resilience 1 Week Online Understand climate risks, adaptation principles, and resilience frameworks Foundational literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & development
Fundamentals of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 1 Week Online Learn DRR concepts and the Sendai Framework Risk awareness Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Disaster management
Community-Based Climate Adaptation 1 Week Online Study local adaptation approaches and participatory planning Stakeholder engagement Case study ₹2,500 / $30 NGOs & rural planning
Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Tools 1 Week Online Use risk mapping and assessment methodologies Data interpretation Report ₹2,500 / $30 Research & policy
Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Systems 1 Week Online Understand urban resilience frameworks and design concepts Infrastructure design Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Engineering & planning
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Technical Competence Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Climate Adaptation Policy and Governance 2 Weeks Online Study global and national adaptation policy frameworks Policy analysis Report ₹3,500 / $40 Government & academia
Disaster Risk Assessment and Early Warning Systems 2 Weeks Online Learn about risk modeling and early warning mechanisms GIS & data tools Project ₹3,500 / $40 Emergency management
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation 2 Weeks Online Apply ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation Ecosystem planning Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Conservation & planning
Climate Change and Water Security 2 Weeks Online Explore water-related risks and adaptation measures Water governance Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 Water sector
Resilient Livelihoods and Social Protection 2 Weeks Online Develop adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities Livelihood design Project ₹3,500 / $40 NGOs & policy
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Integration and Project Design Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Integrated Climate Adaptation Planning 1 Month Online Learn integrated frameworks combining risk, policy, and development Strategic planning Project ₹7,000 / $85 Planning & policy
Climate Change Risk Assessment and Modeling 1 Month Online Apply modeling tools for assessing climate vulnerability Quantitative modeling Report ₹7,000 / $85 Climate analytics
Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response 1 Month Online Study the disaster response cycle and coordination systems Emergency response Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Humanitarian sector
Gender, Equity, and Climate Resilience 1 Month Online Integrate gender and social inclusion into resilience policies Social analysis Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 NGOs & governance
Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Adaptation 1 Month Online Design infrastructure resilience projects for cities Engineering design Report ₹7,000 / $85 Urban planning
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Applied and Strategic Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Climate Adaptation Strategies and Policy Instruments 3 Months Online Design evidence-based adaptation and resilience policies Policy design Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Policy institutions
Community Resilience and Local Governance 3 Months Online Strengthen governance systems for adaptive capacity Participatory planning Project ₹12,000 / $150 Rural & local governance
Risk-Informed Urban Planning and Infrastructure 3 Months Online Integrate climate and disaster risk into urban development Risk planning Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Urban policy
Financing Climate Adaptation and Resilience 3 Months Online Learn adaptation financing tools and funding mechanisms Financial planning Report ₹12,000 / $150 Finance & development
Climate Change Adaptation and Ecosystem Restoration 3 Months Online Apply nature-based restoration to adaptation planning Ecological modeling Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Conservation & policy
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Leadership and Applied Research Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Policy 6 Months Online Master frameworks for resilience, adaptation, and governance Policy leadership Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Government & policy
Diploma in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management 6 Months Online Design, implement, and manage DRR projects Risk management Project ₹27,000 / $320 Disaster management
Diploma in Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Modeling 6 Months Online Learn advanced data tools for vulnerability mapping GIS & analytics Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Research & analytics
Diploma in Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Adaptation 6 Months Online Build expertise in resilient design and urban adaptation planning Infrastructure systems Report ₹27,000 / $320 Engineering & governance
Diploma in Community-Based Adaptation and Livelihoods 6 Months Online Develop localized adaptation and livelihood programs Participatory design Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Development sector

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Anchored in UNDRR’s Sendai Framework, UNFCCC Adaptation Agenda, and World Bank Resilience Framework
  • Integrates policy, engineering, community development, and financing dimensions
  • Designed for graduates, policy professionals, urban planners, NGOs, engineers, and researchers
  • STRATI certification in Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and DRR Leadership
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships