Floating Photovoltaics roundtable participants at the NTCPWC wave basin, IIT Madras

Co-designing
Sustainable Futures

Discover how sustainability science, technology, policy & practice come together at IIT Madras.

Research Pillars

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.

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: Scenario Modeling

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

Ubiquitous Decarbonization (Materials and Energy)

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

Sustainable Human Settlements and the F-E-W Nexus

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

Behavioural Change for Sustainability

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

Students exploring sustainability at IIT Madras

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Courses on Sustainability

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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Message from Leadership

Guidance from the institute leadership on why sustainability education and research sit at the heart of IITM’s mission

Director, IIT Madras

Prof. V. Kamakoti

Sustainability is a critical component of our National Education Policy. Every field of engineering and technology will eventually converge to meet one or many of the seventeen Sustainable development goals as listed by the United Nations. This convergence has started happening at a rapid pace as inferred from the multiple G20 related events conducted in India in 2023. In this context, the school of sustainability shows IIT-Madras' unwavering commitment to capacity building and action in this field.

Head of the School

Prof. Rajnish Kumar

The School of Sustainability will focus on three major areas, I. making IIT Madras a sustainable institution which is committed to becoming NetZero, II. providing sustainable education and helping embed sustainability within the IITM curriculum, and III. integrating government funded and industry funded research activities related to sustainability and United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Through science, practice and policy intervention, School of Sustainability at IITM will deliver a more holistic impact for NetZero India.

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