IGNOU MEV-023 Assignment 2026-27New
Mitigation and Adaptation 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-023 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change |
| Programme | Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change (PGCCC)PGCCC |
| School | School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies |
| Assignment code | MEV-023/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-023 assignment
The MEV-023 assignment covers the entire course on mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Its topics include carbon sequestration, biofuels, resilient health services, renewable energy, natural resource management and drought.
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. Question 2 has two short-note topics. Answers must be in your own words; no specific word limit is printed for these questions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain approaches for increasing carbon sequestration. |
| Q2 | 20 | Write short notes about second-generation biofuels and the resilience of health-service infrastructure. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the different categories of renewable energy technologies. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss what mitigation and adaptation mean in the context of climate change. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain the principles underlying natural resource management. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss ways to address drought. |
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
- Answer any five questions in your own words rather than reproducing passages from the study material.
- Use A4 paper, number the pages carefully, tie them together and identify each answer with its question number.
- On the first page, include the course code, course title, assignment code, study centre name and submission date; put your enrolment number, name and full address at the top right.
- Keep each assignment separate. 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 the assignment within the applicable deadline to remain eligible for the course's term-end examination.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 TEE); 31 October 2026 (December 2026 TEE). Dates can differ by session; the current listing's October deadline takes precedence over the PDF's 30 September 2026 deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MEV-023 assignment code for 2026-27?
The assignment code is MEV-023/TMA/2026-27, for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in the MEV-023 assignment?
Answer any five of the six questions. Each carries 20 marks, and the assignment totals 100 marks.
What is the weightage of the MEV-023 assignment?
The assignment contributes 30% to the final grading.
What are the MEV-023 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 October 2026 for the December 2026 TEE and 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 TEE. Dates can differ by session. The PDF gives 30 September 2026 for the July cycle, but the current listing takes precedence.
Where should I submit the MEV-023 assignment?
The PDF 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, and must the assignment be handwritten?
No specific word limit is printed for the MEV-023 questions. The booklet advises keeping responses proportionate to the marks and prefers neat handwritten assignments.
Other IGNOU PGCCC assignments
- MEV-021: Introduction to Climate Change
- MEV-022: Impacts of 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.