As economies transition toward net-zero pathways, communities dependent on fossil industries, informal labour networks, and disadvantaged groups risk being left behind. Climate justice strengthens fairness in climate mitigation/adaptation decisions by addressing inequitable exposure to climate risks, access to clean energy, and socio-economic impacts of transition.
This domain equips learners with frameworks of distributive & procedural justice, social impact assessment, labour transition modelling, community engagement, benefit-sharing structures, gender & indigenous inclusion, and policy tools for a fair and inclusive transition. Learners will gain hands-on skills in social vulnerability mapping, livelihood transition strategies, community co-design, just transition finance, and integrating equity into net-zero policies.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR / USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Climate Justice | 1 Week | Online | Climate equity; distributive justice; principles | Justice frameworks | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + NGOs |
| Foundations of Just Transition | 1 Week | Online | Just transition concepts; coal-region examples | Transition diagnostics | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + Energy |
| Community Benefit Sharing in Energy Projects | 1 Week | Online | Models for community revenue & inclusion | Stakeholder design | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Infra + RE |
| Inclusive Energy Access | 1 Week | Online | Energy poverty; off-grid strategies | Access planning | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Rural Dev |
| Gender & Social Inclusion in Climate Action | 1 Week | Online | Gender-lens approaches; empowerment | GESI integration | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Dev + ESG |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR / USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Social Vulnerability & Equity Mapping | 2 Weeks | Online | Spatial & socioeconomic indices | GIS + vulnerability mapping | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gov + Research |
| Community-Led Climate Planning | 2 Weeks | Online | Participatory planning; CBA methods | Participatory tools | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs + Gov |
| Labour Market Transition & Reskilling | 2 Weeks | Online | Job-loss analytics; reskilling pathways | Labour analytics | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Energy + Labour |
| Just Transition Finance & Policy | 2 Weeks | Online | JT funds; incentives & regulation | Policy design | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance + Gov |
| Indigenous Rights & Nature Stewardship | 2 Weeks | Online | Land rights; benefit-sharing; advocacy | Social safeguards | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Conservation + RE |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR / USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Just Energy Transition Strategy & Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Sector transition planning; case studies | Policy + systems design | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + RE |
| Social Impact Assessment for Climate Projects | 1 Month | Online | ESIA/ESMF; risk management | SIA tools | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Infra + Finance |
| Climate Justice for Urban Development | 1 Month | Online | Heat equity; urban displacement | Urban equity planning | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Cities + Gov |
| Climate-Resilient & Inclusive Livelihoods | 1 Month | Online | Safety nets; community enterprise | Livelihood strategy | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Rural Dev |
| Equity-Centric Climate Policies & Governance | 1 Month | Online | Safeguards; accountability; institutions | Policy + governance | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + NGOs |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR / USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Climate Justice & Social Inclusion | 3 Months | Online | Integrated justice tools; safeguards | Advanced social modelling | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Dev + Gov |
| Coal Region & Fossil Workforce Transition Analytics | 3 Months | Online | Sector + labour impact; reskilling plans | Transition analytics | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Energy + Labour |
| Inclusive Green Industrialization | 3 Months | Online | Policy reform; industrial corridor equity | Industrial + policy skills | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Industry + Gov |
| Community-Centric Renewable Energy Planning | 3 Months | Online | Co-design frameworks; land equity | RE + community planning | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | RE + Rural Dev |
| Climate Justice for International Development | 3 Months | Online | MDB frameworks; safeguards | Program management | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | MDB + NGOs |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR / USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Climate Justice & Just Transition Policy | 6 Months | Online | Integrated JT design; governance | Justice policy + modelling | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + MDB |
| Diploma in Community Transition & Energy Inclusion | 6 Months | Online | Land access; benefit sharing | Community facilitation | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Rural Dev |
| Diploma in Social Safeguards & ESG for Climate Projects | 6 Months | Online | IFC PS; SIA; human rights | ESG safeguards | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Finance + Infra |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Labour Markets | 6 Months | Online | Employment analytics; skilling | Labour systems analytics | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Labour + Gov |
| Diploma in Indigenous Governance & Climate Stewardship | 6 Months | Online | Rights-based frameworks; advocacy | Land + stewardship | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Conservation + MDB |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced blended learning
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Global & South-Asia case studies
- Social vulnerability mapping + GIS tools
- Just transition strategy labs
- Community consultation & co-design
- Gender & Indigenous inclusion modules
- ESIA + ESMF + safeguard compliance
- Capstone + STRATI certification