The Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Karnataka Forest Department, is organizing a Two Weeks Training Program on “Climate Change and Forests: An Interactive Approach to Science and Governance” from 5–16 October 2026. The program is designed to provide participants with an interdisciplinary understanding of climate change, forest ecosystems, and governance through lectures, discussions, and field-based learning.
The training program invites professionals from the Forest Department, researchers, academicians, and other eligible participants interested in climate change, forest conservation, and environmental governance to apply. The program offers an opportunity to interact with leading IISc faculty, eminent scientists, and senior forest officers while gaining hands-on field experience.
Who Can Apply:
Eligible participants interested in climate change, forests, biodiversity, conservation, and environmental governance (as per the program guidelines).
Objectives:
- Recognize forests as complex socio-ecological systems.
- Understand the interlinkages among multiple disciplines in forest ecosystems for holistic governance and conservation.
- Gain a deeper understanding of transdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Participate in hands-on field experience.
Program Highlights:
- Lectures by IISc faculty, eminent scientists, and senior forest officers.
- Hands-on field experience.
- No registration fee.
- Accommodation and local logistics will be provided.
Important Dates:
- Program Dates: 5–16 October 2026
- Last Date for Application: 29 August 2026
- Intimation to Selected Candidates: 18 September 2026
- Venue: Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
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