Climate Action Intern

About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.

Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.

About Anant Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices

The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices aims to systematically document and preserve India’s rich and diverse indigenous knowledge systems, covering a wide range of areas such as Bhavan Nirman (traditional architecture), agriculture, water conservation and other cultural/ecological practices. The centre takes a scientific and organised approach to mapping both existing knowledge systems and those at risk of extinction, ensuring that these invaluable traditions are preserved and integrated into modern discourse and practice. Through this effort, the centre significantly contributes to safeguarding India’s heritage while exploring innovative solutions for contemporary challenges.

Duration

60 hours

Job Type

Campus Job

Reporting to

Prof Puneet Kumar, Assistant Professor, SCOPE

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• Support ecological assessment through targeted water quality testing of selected peri-urban ponds and lakes.
• Collect and test water samples for pH, DO, BOD, and COD.
• Record biodiversity and ecological indicators.
• Provide baseline datasets for integration into the geo-cultural maps.

Expected Outcome

A concise, reliable dataset on water quality and ecological health to complement cultural documentation.

Key Skills

• Has basic knowledge of climate change and environmental systems.
• Collects and analyses data related to ecology and local practices.
• Uses mapping tools like Google Earth or QGIS for documentation.
• Communicates climate findings clearly through reports or visuals.
• Understands community perspectives and sustainable local solutions.