Events
22
Aug 2025
Short Course: Masterclass on ESG: From Compliance to Opportunity
This 8-hour course is designed for professionals looking to understand and apply responsible business practices in today’s evolving regulatory and market landscape in the context of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. Through interactive sessions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to align business decisions with environmental and social considerations while maintaining strong governance. The course focuses on how companies can create long-term value by managing risks, improving transparency, and responding to stakeholder expectations. It also explores how businesses in India can meet emerging standards, adapt to global trends, and prepare for future challenges. Whether you're new to ESG or seeking to deepen your understanding, this course provides clear, actionable insights tailored to the Indian industry context. Register at https://code.iitm.ac.in/masterclass-on-esg-from-compliance-to-opportunity
22
Sep 2025
International Conference: Cities of Care - Call for abstacts is out!
As cities grapple with the accelerating impacts of climate change, resource scarcity, and socio-economic fragmentation, the complex interdependencies between water, food, and waste systems demand urgent empirical and policy attention. These domains, often siloed in both academic inquiry and urban governance, intersect in critical ways – shaping human health, ecological resilience, and sustainable urban development. Co-convened by Univeristy of Toronto School of Cities, School of Sustainability IIT Madras, and Univeristy of Toronto India Foundation, this international conference seeks to deepen interdisciplinary research and foster a richer understanding of water, food and waste systems – both individually and as an interconnected nexus – thereby enhancing pathways between evidence and practice. By bringing together academics, practitioners, and decision-makers, the convening aims to catalyze dialogue, inform action, and inspire transformative thinking toward more equitable and regenerative urban futures. To know more and submit your abstract: https://schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/event/cities-of-care/
25
Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu LandUse 2025 – International Conference on Research & Innovation for a Sustainable Future!
Hosted by the Tamil Nadu State Land Use Research Board under the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission in partnership with Centre for Innovation in Governance, School of Sustainability IIT Madras, and WRI India, the conference aims to catalyse systemic thinking and innovation, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and promote actionable research to address Tamil Nadu’s most pressing land use and climate resilience challenges. ositioned as a global platform, the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society leaders to co-create solutions for a climate-smart, inclusive and sustainable future of Tamil Nadu’s land and marine resources. To know more, visit https://tnslurb.tn.gov.in/tnlanduse2025/
