Our mission is to provide principled and practical learning that empowers individuals and institutions to understand, apply, and strengthen sustainable development, law, ESG frameworks, ethical and sustainable corporate management, and corporate social responsibility. By combining rigorous research with real-world insights, the Centre aims to advance impactful solutions that promote accountability, responsible growth, and environmental justice.
The Centre is founded on the legacy of Shri M.C. Mehta, India’s leading environmental lawyer, whose consistent advocacy and landmark cases have defined the course of environmental jurisprudence in the country. His work has not only secured global recognition through honours such as the Padma Shri, Ramon Magsaysay Award, and UNEP Global 500, but also inspired generations to view law as a powerful tool.
Carrying this legacy forward, the Centre seeks to translate decades of courtroom victories and policy influence into education, research, and professional training. Our mission is to ensure that the next generation of leaders, lawyers, policymakers, and sustainability professionals are equipped with the same courage, clarity, and commitment that have shaped India’s environmental jurisprudence.
Our Centre brings together distinguished faculty, legal experts, and industry professionals to deliver courses that combine academic rigor with practical application. We are not limited to environmental and sustainability studies; our programs extend to corporate ethical and sustainable governance, finance, policy, as well as emerging areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity and technology-driven compliance.
Each course is designed to provide regulatory clarity, professional skills, and sector-specific knowledge, enabling participants to address complex challenges and position themselves for leadership in a rapidly evolving world.
The M.C. Mehta Centre for Education and Research brings together decades of environmental advocacy with deep expertise in law, policy, sustainability and education. Established on the legacy of Shri M.C. Mehta—India’s foremost environmental lawyer and recipient of prestigious honors including the Padma Shri, Ramon Magsaysay Award, and UNEP Global 500—the Centre is committed to shaping the future of environmental education and research.