Program Purpose

The HND in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability is designed to develop professionals who are equipped to address pressing environmental issues through scientific understanding, policy development, and sustainable practices. This program responds to The Gambia’s environmental priorities and the global call for climate action and resilience.

Program Objectives

  • – Understand the scientific principles behind climate change and its global and local impacts.
  • – Promote sustainable development and conservation practices.
  • – Design and implement climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
  • – Analyze environmental data and evaluate environmental risks.
  • – Engage with communities and stakeholders on environmental sustainability education and advocacy.

Key Concepts to be Learned

  • – Climate science and environmental systems
  • – Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • – Environmental impact assessment
  • – Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation
  • – Renewable energy and sustainable technologies
  • – Environmental law and policy
  • – Community-based natural resource management
  • – Sustainable agriculture and food systems

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

  • CES101Introduction to Climate Change
  • CES102Earth Systems and Environmental Science
  • CES103Ecology and Biodiversity
  • GEN101English Communication Skills
  • GEN102ICT Fundamentals
  • GEN103Study and Research Skills

Semester 2

  • CES201Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  • CES202Sustainable Development Goals and Local Context
  • CES203Environmental Health and Safety
  • GEN104Ethics and Environmental Citizenship
  • CES204Community-Based Natural Resource Management
  • CES205Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Basics

Semester 3

  • CES301Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
  • CES302Environmental Policy and Governance
  • CES303Climate Justice and Social Equity
  • GEN105Research Methods
  • CES304Environmental Impact Assessment
  • CES305Climate Risk and Disaster Management

Semester 4

  • CES401Waste Management and Circular Economy
  • CES402Climate Change Communication and Advocacy
  • CES403Green Business and Innovation
  • CES404Capstone Project / Applied Research
  • CES405Field Practicum / Internship
  • GEN106Global Citizenship and Sustainability