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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.

We work across diverse themes, including foundational courses, clean air, waste management, environmental and social assessments, just transition, responsible businesses, energy transitions, natural resource management, and urban development. By bridging knowledge gaps and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, iFOREST Academy creates a robust ecosystem of skilled environmental professionals ready to drive change.

 

Our Mission

To build a skilled cadre of environmental professionals by equipping practitioners across sectors with cutting-edge knowledge, and practical tools to drive effective environmental management, governance, and sustainable development.

Practical tools and frameworks for policy implementation

Insights into national and global best practices

Exposure to real-world case studies and field-based solutions

Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts, practitioners, and institutions

 

Our Approach

iFOREST Academy follows a holistic, learner-centred approach to environmental capacity building

Applied and Experiential Learning: We emphasise practical, hands-on learning through case studies, simulations, tools, field exposure, and real-world problem-solving.

Multi-Sectoral Expertise: Our programmes draw on the extensive thematic experience of iFOREST, engaging experts from industry, academia, government, and research institutions.

High-Quality Research-Led Content: All training materials are grounded in rigorous research and cutting-edge scientific understanding, ensuring relevance and accuracy.

Collaboration with Governments, Industries, and Academia: We work closely with national and state governments, regulatory bodies, industry associations, universities, and international institutions to design impactful programmes that address real implementation needs.

 

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.

Key Milestones

2021

Year - 2021

iFOREST Learning Centre was launched.

Year - 2021
2022

Year - 2022

iFOREST collaborated with The World Bank and Five IIT’s to conduct a series of online courses on National Clean Air Programme, City Action Plan and Third-Party Assessment.

Year - 2022
2023

Year - 2023

A series of training programme on Safe Handling and Disposal of Bio-medical Waste from small Health-care Facilities in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and different State Pollution Control Boards was conducted.

Year - 2023
2024

Year - 2024

Launched a series of capacity building programmes for different stakeholder groups for effective implementation of the NCAP, the programme was supported by CPCB and MoEF&CC.

Year - 2024
2025

Year - 2025

iFOREST launched the CLEAN event for Collaborative Learning and Accelerating NCAP.

Year  - 2025
2026

Year - 2026

Launched training programme on Air Pollution Mitigation and Dust Management from construction and open sites.

Year - 2026