The proposed post-graduate program aims to:

1. Develop a Strong Foundation in ICT and Climate Change:
   The developed curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and theories underlying both Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and climate change. The students will acquire a detailed understanding of the technological, environmental, economic, and social aspects of climate change and its relationship with ICT through a series of core courses.
2. Analyze and Apply ICT Solutions for Environmental Sustainability:
   The program aims to provide students with the skills to analyze, design, and implement ICT solutions that address climate change challenges. The students will gain hands-on experience in using emerging technologies, data analytics, and modeling techniques to develop innovative solutions in areas such as smart cities, renewable energy, environmental monitoring, and climate policy development.
3. Encourage Research and Innovation:
   The program encourages students to seek research and innovation in the field of ICT and climate change. Through elective courses and research projects, students will have the opportunity to delve into the specific areas of interest, contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and develop creative and impactful solutions to address climate change challenges.
4. Foster Ethical and Sustainable ICT Practices:
   The curriculum focuses on the ethical dimensions of ICT and encourages students to analyze the social, environmental, and economic impacts of technology. Students learn to design and implement ICT solutions that focus on sustainability, social equity, and environmental conservation while considering the potential risks and unintended consequences.

The master’s degree program aims to provide students with the deeper understanding of the global shift in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). By providing the basic knowledge of ICT and environmental studies, this program empowers students to actively contribute to this transformative change. The developed curriculum includes different case studies from around the world, considering different conditions in developed, newly industrialized, and developing country contexts. With a major focus on skills development, the developed curriculum incorporates the utilization of ICT to tackle the environmental issues. The accreditation process assures the relevance and quality of the curriculum across all partner universities in Pakistan. The Master’s program, offered by these institutions, anticipates an annual intake of approximately 30 students, stimulating a cohort of professionals prepared to contribute and navigate to the evolving landscape of ICT and climate change.

The rationale of developing this master’s program taken from the recognition of the known impact that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can have on addressing the global challenges cause by climate change. The program’s rationale is grounded in the belief that by integrating these two fields, we can empower students to become catalysts for positive environmental change. The increasing urgency to address climate change issues requires comprehensive methods that go beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. This requires the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum for productive solutions to climate challenges that need collaboration across different domains such as environmental studies, engineering, policymaking, economics, and social sciences. This master’s program focus on providing a strong understanding in both ICT and climate change principles and aligns with the need for professionals who possess a detailed understanding of the technological, environmental, social, and economic aspects of these fields.

Moreover, the practical content of the curriculum motivating students to analyze, design, and implement ICT practices for environmental issues, shows the need for actionable knowledge. The integration of hands-on projects assures that graduated students are not only theoretically proficient but also equipped with practical skills to tackle real-world environmental issues. Additionally, the ethical dimension embedded in the curriculum acknowledges the responsibility that comes with technological advancements.

By focusing on the social, environmental, and economic impacts of ICT, the program aims to produce a group of professionals who aims sustainability, social equity, and environmental conservation in their technological endeavors. Another important aspect of this program is enhancing leadership and communication skills. These skills motivate graduates to communicate with stakeholders, promote for sustainable practices, and contribute meaningfully to decisionmaking processes. Lastly, the inclusion of research and innovation within the program leads to contribute to the ongoing advancement of knowledge in the field of ICT and climate change. This program stimulates a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by allowing students to explore specific areas of interest and develop creative solutions to tackle the everevolving challenges caused by climate change.

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Major applied as well as theoretical research areas include but are not limited to:

• ICT applications in Climate change science: developments and applications
• Mitigation and adaptation to climate change using technology
• Reducing economic impacts of climate change using technology
• Industrial pollution, carbon emissions and their effects of climate change
• Predictive modelling for hazardous events like floods, rainfall, etc for data driven policy decisions

The inclusion of proposed program will benefit community in various ways including:

• Raising awareness about climate change and clarifying its fundamental concepts in youth and subsequently, the general public.
• Teaching youth on making necessary behavior changes to adapt to climate emergencies.
• Ability to identify and address climate-related issues in major sectors of Pakistan. This will significantly boost socio-economic well-being and ultimately promote sustainable development.
• Improving the present institutional capacity by providing relevant climate and sustainable development professionals