About the School of Sustainability at IIT Madras

Who We Are

IIT Madras’s School of Sustainability is a synergistic space with interdisciplinarity as its mantra. It acts as an inclusive platform for co-strategizing Sustainability through open stakeholder dialogues, pursues actionable research bridging gaps between science, policy, and business practices, and builds capacities among students, industries, and policymakers via innovative teaching programs.

Our Vision

The School aims to be recognized as a leader for sustainability teaching and research in the Global South. The School's vision is to be the go-to place for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers for an understanding of sustainability-related technologies and policy implications.

Our Mission

Foster interactive and innovative teaching approaches

Foster interactive and innovative teaching approaches for students and professionals to deepen our understanding of sustainability.

Drive integrated, interdisciplinary research

Drive integrated, interdisciplinary research on sustainability in areas such as climate change, decarbonization, sustainable settlements, and behavioral change.

Create impactful change

Create impactful change by collaborating with industry, engaging in policy dialogues, and helping implement solutions on the ground.

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