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Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS)

Population growth and climate change are two of the main future challenges. The IGCS is an institution which focus on the sustainable aspects in four geo scientific topics: water and waste management, land use and energy. The centre is a cooperation between the IITM and the RWTH Aachen University, as well as german TU9 Universites. It is located on campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IITM) in Chennai, India.

Though, the IGCS does not only serve as research platform but is also an educational facility. It is sponsored by the DAAD and BMBF within the "A New passage to India" Programme.

The IGCS connects German and Indian scientists on fundamental and applied research, teaching and training, dissemination of information in the area of sustainable development. Its special focus is the protection of the environment considering water resources, energy, land use and rural development and waste management. The Centre should promote the development of relevant ideas on and solutions to specific local issues, through interdisciplinary research and study projects in the above mentioned areas.

Read more on the IGCS webpage