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Discover how sustainability science, technology, policy & practice come together at IIT Madras.
At the forefront of India’s scientific research, technological innovation and business incubation, IITM offers a collegial space for amalgamation of ideas and expertise in Sustainability Science and Technologies. School of Sustainability acts as a Center of Centers at IITM that combines efforts in identifying solutions for one or more areas of the natural, socio-technological and built environments.
Explore climate change impacts and adaptation strategies from an engineering perspective, utilizing advanced modeling techniques to assess long-term consequences and inform sustainable decision-making
Comprehensive decarbonization efforts spanning renewable energy, sustainable materials, and industrial processes, drawing from collaborative research across various departments, to mitigate carbon emissions and promote sustainable industry practices
Develop sustainable models for human settlements that address the intricate interplay of Food, Energy, and Water (F-E-W) resources, fostering a holistic and sustainable way of living
Explore the spectrum of human behavior across various facets of life, drive sustainable transformation through policy dialogues, interdisciplinary studies, and vibrant outreach, envisioning a world where sustainable living seamlessly integrates into our daily existence
Built with IIT Madras faculty, teaching and research fellows, and practitioners
As a new interdisciplinary entity in one of India's oldest technological institutions, the School of Sustainability opens doors to the field of Sustainability to a wide array of populations including students, industries, policymakers, and public in India. Harnessing the best pedagogical practices implemented in interdisciplinary curricula worldwide, School of Sustainability is creating new modes of knowledge transfe...
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Guidance from the institute leadership on why sustainability education and research sit at the heart of IITM’s mission
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Have you registered yet? Don't miss learning about how integrating sustainability into your business ecosystem can help drive innovation, strengthen competitiveness and create lasting value! To be part of Cohort 6, enroll before August 20th: https://code.iitm.ac.in/sustainability-for-indian-businesses
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Steel has shaped human civilization and remains one of the world's most essential engineering materials. In this special Town Hall Lecture, Prof. Sir Harry Bhadeshia explores its impact on society, sustainability, climate change, and technological progress, addressing critical questions on CO₂ reduction, environmental responsibility, and the future of steel in a rapidly evolving world.
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Building on the foundation, framework, and success of the Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC) across Cohorts 1–5, CZC is now transitioning and accelerating into SVAASA. This expansion elevates our ongoing efforts into a broader, system-level platform that bridges deep-tech startups, investors, academic experts, administrators, industry leaders, government department engineers and policy makers. Together we aspire to build and scale sustainability innovations solving industrial and government department challenges to Successful Startups with the support of academic expertise and infrastructure.
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