Overview

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.

We envision the Academy as a hub for continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth in the environmental sector.

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 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.

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.