IGNOU MEV-021 Assignment 2026-27New
Introduction to Climate Change
Last updated by IGNOU: 22 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 01:10 am.
| Course code | MEV-021 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Introduction to Climate Change |
| Programme | Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC)PGCCC, MSCRWEE |
| School | School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MEV-021/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MEV-021 assignment
The MEV-021 assignment covers the entire Introduction to Climate Change course. Its topics include evidence of past climates, deforestation, cloud lapse-rate, the global heat budget, glacier lake outburst floods, India's National Action Plan on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.
This tutor-marked assignment offers six questions, of which you must answer any five. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. One question requires short notes and another asks for a suitable diagram. Answers must be in your own words; no numerical word limit is specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Describe the sources used to obtain data about past climates. |
| Q2 | 20 | Prepare short notes on deforestation and cloud lapse-rate. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the global heat budget with an appropriate diagram. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss what causes glacier lake outburst floods and the consequences they produce. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe the National Action Plan on Climate Change. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss the main features of the Paris Agreement on climate change. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt any five questions and write the answers in your own words rather than copying the study material.
- Use A4-size paper, number the pages, tie them together and identify each answer with its question number.
- On the first page, include the course code and title, assignment code, study centre name and submission date; place your enrolment number, name and full address at the top right.
- Prepare each course assignment separately. Neat handwritten responses are preferred, and your name, course code, enrolment number and admission cycle should appear in bold letters.
- Organise answers logically, give essay answers an introduction and conclusion, and keep the length proportionate to the marks.
- Send the completed assignment to Dr. V. Venkat Ramanan, Programme Coordinator, PGCCC, School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, Block 15, Ground Floor, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
- Keep a copy of your completed answer sheets before submitting them.
- Submit within the applicable deadline to remain eligible for the course's term-end examination; examination results may be withheld or cancelled if the assignment is not submitted.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE, July 2026 session); 31 March 2027 (June 2027 TEE, January 2027 session). Dates can differ by session; the current listing's October deadline takes precedence over the PDF's September deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MEV-021 assignment?
Answer any five of the six questions. Each carries 20 marks, for a total of 100 marks.
What is the MEV-021 assignment code for July 2026 and January 2027?
The assignment code is MEV-021/TMA/2026-27.
What are the submission deadlines for MEV-021?
The current listing gives 31 October 2026 for the December 2026 term-end examination and 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end examination. Dates can differ by session. For the December examination, follow the listing date rather than the PDF's 30 September 2026 date.
What is the weightage of the MEV-021 assignment?
The assignment has a maximum of 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final grading.
Is there a word limit, and must the assignment be handwritten?
No numerical word limit is specified for these questions. The booklet advises keeping responses proportionate to the marks and prefers neat answers in your own handwriting.
Where should I submit the MEV-021 assignment?
The booklet directs students to send it to Dr. V. Venkat Ramanan, Programme Coordinator, PGCCC, School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, Block 15, Ground Floor, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
Other IGNOU PGCCC assignments
- MEV-022: Impacts of Climate Change
- MEV-023: Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change
- MEV-024: Climate Change Assessment Tools
- MEV-025: Climate Change and Society
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.