The programme is designed to impart transdisciplinary theoretical and practical skills in climate change and sustainable development to produce the much needed expertise in Zimbabwe and beyond. The programme also incorporates a multidisciplinary approach hinged towards formulating local based innovative solutions for energy access to improve quality of life, local economies and climate resilience of Off-grid communities.The main objective of the programme is to produce highly qualified personnel to spearhead the designing, implementation and management of policies and programmes aimed at enhancing communities’ resilience and recovery to climate change induced disasters.