Master of Science in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Description of the Qualification

This qualification is to produce professionally qualified manager who are able to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge with relevant holistic approaches to ensure improved management of natural resources, environment and foster development that do not compromise the ability of current and future generation. The qualification will contribute to the national efforts of protection, well managed and sustainable utilization of natural resources. The qualification will further equip students with necessary skills, competence and practical strategies to be effective in managing our abundant natural resource amidst climate change while ensuring the sustainable development agenda. This course is a gateway to enhance skills and knowledge as consultants, planners, activists, sustainability officers, managers, engineers, and scientists.

The Government has, since Independence established a planning system based on medium-term plans, for promoting sustainable socio-economic development in Namibia. Based on policy oriented research on key national strategic issues, and on a process of discussion and dialogue on the long term goals and future of the country, Vision 2030 provides long term alternative policy scenarios on the future course of development in Namibia at different points in time up until the target year 2030. Chapter 5 of Vision 2030 covers the ecological and environmental issues of sustaining the resources base and our means of production, while chapter 6 addresses cross-cutting processes that help create the necessary enabling environment for Namibia to proceed along its chosen development path.

Admission / Entry Requirements

To be admitted in the Master of Science in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, the candidate/applicant must have a Bachelor of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Honours or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities may be found in the following public and private entities such as Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism; Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources; Ministry of Mines and Energy; Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development (a subsection on environmental related); Ministry of Higher Education (subsection on research); Namwater; Nampower; AgriBank; Banks (Green products); Namibia Commission of Research, Science and Technology; Benguela Current Commission; International University of Management; UNAM; NUST;UNDP; Environmental Investment Fund; NACSO; IRDNC; CUVECOM; OKACOM.

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