Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS)
Launched in 2010 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and RWTH, IGCS is a flagship project of Indo-German university cooperation that generates and leverages innovative knowledge to help ensure a sustainable future for all. The IGCS is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) until 2024. It is also funded by the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology and Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH as an industrial partner.
The IGCS brings together experts, researchers, and students from renowned institutions and supports this highly engaged community in tackling pressing global challenges. Other important partners of RWTH and IIT Madras are the TU9 Universities and Kiel University. The collaboration covers a wide range of activities, from pursuing innovative research projects to formulating effective policy recommendations and delivering practical solutions in the field of sustainability.
The IGCS offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including in-depth summer and winter schools, workshops, and research fellowships and internships that enable participants to expand their understanding of sustainability challenges and explore practical solutions. The center also supports joint research projects that encourage cross-border collaboration between India and Germany and the sharing of knowledge and best practices.
The IGCS strives to have a positive impact on both society and the environment. The center’s activities for sustainable development go beyond academia as it actively collaborates with industry partners, policymakers, and stakeholders to turn learning into action and scaling for global impact.
Further Information:
Focused SDGs:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Organization unit:
Institute for Neotectonics and Natural Hazards (NUG) of RWTH Aachen University and
Department 2.0 – International Office, Division 2.4. International Strategy