Greater Noida, April 10th, 2023: The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) has launched a self-paced video course on Sustainability and Climate Action in collaboration with AXA Climate, Paris. The program is aimed at providing BIMTECH's PGDM students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to tackle climate change and sustainability challenges in their careers.
The course will cover a wide range of topics related to climate change and sustainability, including the science behind climate change, the social and economic impacts of global warming, sustainable business practices, and the role of policy in promoting sustainable development.
Considering the demand for the subject for the next 10 years, BIMTECH has taken the initiative to start this course for all the programmes in collaboration with AXA Climate. Many organizations are looking for experts in the area of sustainability and climate change, and this course will provide BIMTECH students with a competitive advantage in the job market.
Speaking about the course, Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi, Director of BIMTECH, said, "We are excited to offer this cutting-edge course to our students, which is aligned with our mission to ingrain sustainability in all our courses. The course is designed to enable our students to contribute positively to the fast-growing community driving the future of climate risk management, from entry-level to senior professionals."
Discussing the relevance of the course for business students, Mr. Pankaj Tomar, India Head, Axa Climate said, "At AXA Climate, we believe in the importance of micro-learning training modules on climate change, given the increasing importance of climate and sustainability. We are delighted to collaborate with BIMTECH to provide the tools for students to understand and appreciate the impact of climate change and how it’s relevant for them given their specific domains.”
The course comprises of two major modules- "Understand" and "Act"- and consists of 140 video lectures and live classes delivered by AXA Climate. Upon completion of the course, students will gain the knowledge to become climate risk leaders and obtain skills to advance effective change. The program aims to develop learners' professional knowledge, understanding, and skills related to climate change, climate risk, and sustainable finance.
Enrollment for the Sustainability and Climate Action course is now open for interested students, and the program is set to begin in the upcoming academic year. The course will be offered to all BIMTECH students on a synchronous and asynchronous basis, free of charge.
