IGNOU MEV-022 Assignment 2026-27New
Impacts of 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-022 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Impacts of Climate Change |
| Programme | Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC)PGCCC |
| School | School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MEV-022/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-022 assignment
The MEV-022 assignment covers climate change impacts on agriculture, water resources, biodiversity and human health. It also includes soil carbon and nitrogen processes, urban heat islands, biofuels and climate resilience. The assignment draws on the entire course.
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. Two questions contain paired short-note topics. Answers must be in your own words, and the assignment contributes 30% to the final grade.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss how climate change affects agricultural production systems. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe the effects of climate change on water resources. |
| Q3 | 20 | Prepare short notes on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics and the urban heat island effect. |
| Q4 | 20 | Prepare short notes on biofuels and climate resilience. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss the effects of climate change on biodiversity. |
| Q6 | 20 | Describe how climate change affects human health. |
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 your answers in your own words rather than copying the study material.
- Use A4 paper, number the pages carefully, tie them together and identify each answer with its question number.
- Include the course code, course title, assignment code, study centre name and submission date on the first page; put your enrolment number, name and full address at the top right.
- Keep each course assignment separate. Neat handwriting is preferred, and your name, course code, enrolment number and admission cycle should appear in bold letters.
- Organise answers logically, keep their length proportionate to the marks and follow any word limit specified in a question.
- 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.
- Retain a copy of your completed assignment before submitting it.
- Submit within the applicable deadline to remain eligible for the course's term-end examination, and follow the assignment instructions in the programme guide.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 TEE, January 2027 session); 31 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE, July 2026 session). Dates can differ by session; the current listing gives 31 October 2026 for December TEE, while the booklet states 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MEV-022 assignment?
Answer any five of the six questions. Each carries 20 marks, for a total of 100 marks.
What is the MEV-022 assignment code for 2026-27?
The assignment code is MEV-022/TMA/2026-27, covering the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for MEV-022?
The current listing gives 31 October 2026 for the December 2026 TEE and 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 TEE. Dates differ by session. The booklet gives an earlier December TEE deadline of 30 September 2026; the listing date is used here.
Where should I submit the MEV-022 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.
Is there a word limit for MEV-022 answers?
No question-specific word limit is printed for MEV-022. The general instructions ask students to keep answer length proportionate to the marks.
How much does the MEV-022 assignment count towards the final grade?
The assignment has a maximum of 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final grade.
Other IGNOU PGCCC assignments
- MEV-021: Introduction to 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.