International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology

iFOREST Academy

iFOREST Academy is the learning and capacity-building arm of the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST). It has been established with a clear purpose to empower individuals and institutions with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to address India’s most pressing environmental challenges.

At the Academy, we design and deliver high-quality, practice-oriented training programmes that strengthen technical, operational, and leadership capacities across government agencies, industries, academic institutions, development organisations, and civil society. Our courses integrate scientific research, innovative solutions, and hands-on experiential learning, enabling participants to translate concepts into effective on-ground action.

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Diverse Learning Verticals
Flexible Learning Modes
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Featured Courses

Explore our curated range of expert-led courses designed to build practical knowledge in environmental sustainability, climate action, and policy implementation. iFOREST Academy brings together cutting-edge research and real-world insights to equip professionals, students, and policymakers with the skills needed to drive impactful change.

Our Faculty

The iFOREST Academy learning experience is guided by a distinguished team of instructors who are leaders in their fields. Each instructor brings a unique perspective shaped by extensive work in air quality management, climate resilience, waste and circular economy, industrial decarbonization, and environmental governance. Our instructors are:

  • Practitioners who have designed and implemented policies across Indian states.
  • Researchers who generate high-quality evidence, tools, and frameworks
  • Technical specialists who work on cutting-edge clean technologies and environmental monitoring.
Dr. Chandra Bhushan
Dr. Chandra Bhushan
Dr. Pratima Singh
Dr. Pratima Singh
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan
Dr. Srestha Banerjee
Dr. Srestha Banerjee

What our Learners have to Say

The iFOREST training helped me understand practical tools for monitoring and implementing clean air measures. The case studies were extremely useful for our city-level work.

Sandeep Singh

Mandi Gobindgarh Municipal Corporation

A well-structured programme with excellent faculty. The sessions on industrial emissions and compliance protocols were insightful and directly applicable to my work.

Gaurav Pathak

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

The iFOREST training helped me understand practical tools for monitoring and implementing clean air measures. The case studies were extremely useful for our city-level work.

Watimeren

Kohima Municipal Corporation