Source: Jean Ferox; Anna Uffmann; Anju Peter; Piero Bellanova; IIT Madras; Panjak Kumar; Kishor Bathi; Jacqueline Duwe
Who we are
The Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS) conducts research on current sustainability challenges and disseminates the knowledge thus generated. In order to achieve that, IGCS offers funding opportunities for individual research exchange between junior and senior researchers from both Germany and India. Another focus of IGCS is knowledge transfer through Summer and Winter Schools carried out in both countries. IGCS premises are located at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, India.
India and Germany are committed to promote and implement sustainability. The essence of sustainability is a stable relationship between human activities and the natural world. There is an evident need for further, coherent reform towards full integration of sustainability and environmental concerns in mainstream socio-techno-economic development, especially in securing and protecting our resources such as water and energy, and in infrastructure development considering land use and waste management.
With its vast network of scientists and practitioners and its activities, IGCS is a source of inspiration and skills, conceptual models and standards, as well as best-practice examples for proactive transformation. It offers highly esteemed human capital and solutions for various global challenges affecting India, Germany and other countries.
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The IGCS' workshop, in collaboration with CSIR-CLRI and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras was successfully organized on March 4-5, 2023 at IIT Madras.
Our Focus area “Waste Management” team comprising of Dirk Weichgrebe, PD Dr.-Ing. habil. , Prof. Vinu Ravikrishnan, @Dr. Dr. Mozhiarasi Velusamy have organized the event in collaboration with Dr. Srinivasan SV from CSIR-CLRI.
IGCS, IITM & CSIR-CLRI is proud to have Dr. J Radhakrishnan IAS, Chennai city commissioner as our chief guest for the inaugural session.
We thank our chief guest for his remarkable words and interests for improving the city’s waste management. His interest motivated the entire group to work further forward to create detailed regional concepts towards sustainable waste treatment.
We are happy to have wide range of participants/speakers i.e. #Scientists, Regulatory authorities, #NGOs, Waste management companies etc.
Our panel discussion 1 greatly attracted the participants and supported them to understand the needs of the smart city in the aspect of waste management, moderated by Dr. B. Chandrasekaran, Distinguished Scientist CSIR and Former Director, CSIR-CLRI.
Our panel discussion 2 also provided an opportunity to build joint project concepts moderated by Dr. Dirk Weichgrebe, Leibniz University, Hannover. We as an IGCS team strongly believe that we will take it forward to the next level with the potential speakers to move forward towards achieving SDGs and National missions on waste utilization and cleaner technologies.
We greatly thank Dr. Khulud Alsouleman, Ms. Marissa Catherine, Ms. Nhyiraba Ato-burns, Ms. Anusree N, Ms. Madhumidha M, Ms. Nishanthi R, for helping the event organization.
Our IGCS greatly thank our chief guest, speakers and participants once again for the success of the event.
🌐✨On this Women's Day we are celebrating Women in STEM! 🚀🔬
Thrilled to share the incredible journey of Angel Jessieleena A, an outstanding Indian scholar that embarked on a transformative research exchange at RWTH Aachen. 🌍
👩🔬Angel Jessieleena A is breaking barriers in STEM, exemplifying the brilliance and tenacity of women in science and technology. Her dedication to advancing knowledge on the fate of microplastics in surface water is not only inspiring but also a testament to the diverse perspectives that drive innovation. 🌈💡
This research exchange is a testament to the collaborative spirit bridging nations and cultures for the betterment of science. Let's amplify her achievements, encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers and fostering an inclusive environment for groundbreaking discoveries. 🌟🔍
Join us in applauding Angel Jessieleena Aand all previous, current and future IGCS exchange scholars for their remarkable accomplishments and in championing the cause of diversity in STEM. Together, let's shape a future where every voice is heard, and every talent ivoice🌐d,yrtured.enSTEMhroughEducation
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Angel Jessieleena A had an enriching 3-month research exchange program at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, as she delves into the source and fate of #
Happy International Women's Day!
Celebrating the strength, resilience and brilliance of women worldwide not only today but every day 🌏 💫.
On this International Women's Day, let us honor the incredible achievements, contributions, and leadership of women everywhere. Today is a reminderto recognize and appreciate the diverse talents, skills, and perspectives that women bring to the table.
Let us build a future where opportunities are limitless, and every woman feels supported to pursue her dreams. Happy International Women's Day to inspiring women making a difference.
"May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them"
IGCS' Dr. Christoph Woiwode, together with Prof. Sudhir Chella Rajan from the IIT Madras, #Chennai, #India has been awarded a new #ResearchProject entitled “Peri-Cene #TamilNadu - Growth Management and #ClimateChange Adaptation in Peri-urban #Madurai and #Coimbatore”.
Learn more about their achievement in the link below:
IGCS Land Use Focus Area awarded Peri-Cene Project - Indo-German Centre for Sustainability
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Dr. Christoph Woiwode, together with Prof. Sudhir Chella Rajan (IIT Madras) has been awarded a new research project entitled “Peri-Cene Tamil Nadu &Congratulations!