Events
24
Nov 2025
GIAN Course on Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Lifecycle Thinking for Engineers
Looking to advance your career with industry-relevant sustainability and circular economy skills?;Join us for the upcoming GIAN Executive Development Course on “Sustainability, Circular Economy and Lifecycle Thinking for Engineers” at IIT Madras, from 24th November – 5th December 2025. Co-taught by Susan Powers (Professor, Clarkson University, USA) and Indumathi M. Nambi, PhD, FNAE (Professor, IIT Madras), this program is designed for students, faculty, and professionals aspiring to apply Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and systems thinking in consulting, startups, or industry.Gain hands-on exposure through real-world case studies, field visits, and gamified decision-making sessions, and learn how to integrate lifecycle thinking into sustainable design and policy. To know more and register: https://lnkd.in/gKXMFJmb;;
30
Jan 2026
International Conference: Cities of Care: Shaping sustainable and equitable futures through the water-food-waste nexus
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 register: https://schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/event/cities-of-care/
