Online courses

Earth and Us: Online certificate course on ecology, climate change, sustainability and alternatives

The Centre for Gender and Environment is thrilled to announce an online certificate course "Earth and Us"  that will explore topics such as ecology, climate change, sustainability and alternatives.  The deadline for applying is the 16th March, 2025. To register scan the QR code.


Course content:

* What is ecology and why is it necessary to have an ecological perspective now more than ever.

* Understand the journey of the Earth and the impact of human beings on the planet

* Basics of ecological studies

* Current dominant narrative on climate change and the missing narratives

* Impact of climate change on communities

* Understanding the current economic paradigm of growth 

* What is true sustainability

* Understanding what solutions are mere greenwashing solutions

* Analysing our current ecological footprints

* Finding alternatives and exploring what is happening across the world

* Finding answers in indigenous spiritual traditions and knowledge systems

* How to anchor ourselves in the time of poly crises


COURSE DATES - 21st March to 29th March, 2025

LIVE SESSIONS- 21st-22nd March and 27th, 28th March, 2025

ASSIGNMENT PRESENTATION - 29th March, 2025

SESSION TIME: 5.00PM to 7.30PM (weekdays) and 10.30AM to 1.30PM (weekends) includes time for Q&A

COURSE FEE: 

INR 3500/- (no fee waiver for individuals);

Early bird discount: 20% (Register by 10th of March, 2025) 

10% discount on student or group registrations (1+2).


Registrations will be considered complete after payment of the course fee.


NOTE: An assignment will be given on the second day (8th March) and all participants are expected to complete and present their assignment on the last day (16th March, 2025) to complete the course. The assignments in CGE courses are specifically designed to provide hands-on experience and practical ways of implementing skills and knowledge gained during the course. The certificate will be granted on completion of the assignment.


Who can participate: The course does not require any prior knowledge of the above subjects. It's open to all with a curious mind, interest in deeply engaging with nature and like-minded communities, and exploring the potential of the self. Anyone above the age of 16 years can apply.   

Online certificate course on development communications

LIVE SESSIONS- 11th to 19th November 2024

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION- 19th November 2024

SESSION TIME: 5.00 PM to 7.00 PM (includes time for Q&A)

Course Fee: 4500/-


Course content:

* What is communications and why is it important for the social sector?

* Types of communications 

* Barriers in communications

* Meaning, role and importance of Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

* Principle model and stages Stages of SBCC

*Designing a SBCC strategy

* Monitoring SBCC interventions

* Write a good impact or case story 


NOTE: An assignment will be given on the second day (12th November) and all participants will have to complete and present their assignment on the last day (19th November) in order to complete the course. The assignments in CGE courses are specifically designed to provide hands-on experience and practical ways of implementing skills and knowledge gained during the course. The certificate of completion will be granted on submission of the assignment.

Call/ Whatsapp at 9235638688/99207 11108

Fee waiver of 10% for group/organisations registrations (minimum 4 participants)

FACILITATORS: Rashmi Kala and Bipasha Majumder

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 8th November, 2024

Certificate Course on conducting research and documentation

CGE conducts a training program on writing comprehensive research reports and documenting stories from the ground on environmental and social issues. The program draws from the decades of on-ground experiences of the facilitators and is designed to help participants learn on-the-go through interactive and practical exercises.

Who can apply? The training program is open to researchers, law students, social activists, lawyers, NGO professionals, and communication specialists/students who are interested in bringing accountability to environmental protection and working on climate change.

Program details:

Fee waiver of 10% for group/organisations registrations (minimum 4 participants)

Facilitators: Mani Prakash and Bipasha Majumder

Application deadline: 4th August 2024

Link for registration: https://forms.gle/pDpM8XPcqc8nkrNq8

For queries- Write to us at careers.cgeindia@gmail.com or call at 92356 38688 / 99207 11108