Oxford Smith School and CEEW launches course on ‘Reaching Net Zero’ for policymakers, professionals & students
New Delhi: The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford, and independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) are jointly set to launch a first-of-its-kind course, ‘Reaching Net Zero’. The online self-paced certificate course, which will be hosted by the global learning platform Apolitical, is designed especially for the Indian market, and will commence on 13 February 2025. It is suitable for policymakers, senior executives in public-sector banks and financial institutions, decision-makers, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, and sustainability officers from India’s banking, corporate, and public sectors who seek to develop confidence in researching, discussing, and connecting their work to the net zero efforts as well as academia and training institutes.
India’s net zero policy is set to transform the economy, reshaping industries, creating green jobs, and attracting investment in sustainable technologies. It will also strengthen energy security and build resilience against climate risks. The Reaching Net Zero for India course provides a comprehensive overview of the net zero target, equipping Indian policymakers and industry leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions ahead of the curve on climate and sustainability challenges.
The transition to a green economy, which continues to gather pace in India, presents a wealth of opportunities for jobs, growth, and sustainability. The Smith School and CEEW-designed course will cover, among other topics, the meaning and science of net zero, the political ramifications of climate change, and net zero policies, examining their specific implications for India’s development trajectory, energy security, markets, job creation, and climate risks to investments. Participants will explore the science underpinning net zero and engage with policies designed to reach it. They will also gain an insight into how they can manage net zero in their own context.
