Purpose
Making environmental protection a peoples’ movement
iFOREST, an independent non-profit founded by scientists and environmentalists, drives environmental research, innovation, and citizen engagement to address critical challenges.
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What We Do
Core Programmes
Enabling & Supporting Transition
We lead India’s Just Transition efforts by supporting coal-dependent regions and industrial belts to shift to clean energy and green jobs. Our work spans regional transition plans, industrial decarbonisation roadmaps, renewable energy policy support, and South-South cooperation — ensuring climate action is equitable, economically viable, and grounded in local realities.
Building Resilience
We support cities, farms, and forests to adapt to climate change. Our work includes developing urban heating and cooling action plans, climate-resilient agriculture for vulnerable regions, and sustainable forest management — helping communities manage risks, protect ecosystems, and strengthen long-term resilience to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and extreme weather events.
Green Economy
We support India’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive economy by strengthening policy, institutional, and market frameworks. Our work focuses on improving ESG reporting and advancing carbon markets—enabling transparent information, accountable governance, and the mobilisation of capital at scale for credible climate action.
Managing Local Pollution
We work to reduce air pollution, manage municipal waste, and cut carbon, methane and particulate matter emissions. From clean air action plans to circular economy models for waste and plastic regulation, we promote data-driven solutions, stakeholder capacity, and citizen engagement for cleaner, healthier environments.
Strengthening Governance
We advance climate and environmental governance through legal reform, institutional capacity, and skill-building. From shaping domestic climate laws and global negotiations to training regulators, industries, and cities, we strengthen systems and leadership for effective climate action, pollution control, and sustainability across sectors.
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Perspectives
Published in
Financial Express
Jun 12, 2026 Op-ed
Published in
The Indian Express
Published in
The Indian Express
Mar 30, 2026 Op-ed
We need a green exit from the urea trap
Our Work
Research and Reports
Synopsis
The report examines the current state of heat pump technology and it's adoption in India assess the scale of the opportunity across residential, commercial and, industrial sectors and sets out a policy roadmap for policy uptake.
REPORTRoadmap for Heat Pump Adoption in India
Synopsis
This study identifies ~417 MW floating solar potential across 4,589 feasible water bodies in Assam, highlighting a decentralised, livelihood-linked deployment pathway supported by state-specific policy, institutional frameworks, and flood-resilient planning.
REPORTAccelerating Floating Solar Photovoltaic Development in Assam
Our Initiatives
Shared Purpose
iFOREST Academy
A collaborative learning platform offering certified courses across diverse subjects, including air quality management, waste management, environmental auditing and impact assessment, green energy and industry, and climate-resilient development. Our goal is to build and strengthen the capacities of local governments, regulatory authorities, industries, students, and civil society organizations.
India Just Transition Centre
A centre of excellence advancing just transition, green growth and green jobs in India and the Global South through research, policy engagement, innovative solutions, capacity development and stakeholder collaboration.
Citizen's Corner
Collective citizen action has long been a driving force of the environmental movement. Citizens have played a pivotal role in addressing pollution, protecting green spaces and forests, improving waste management, and safeguarding rivers. Increasingly, they are also making conscious choices in consumption and lifestyle that contribute to sustainability.
