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Support for local organizers of on-site ILCA courses
October 29, 2025 by Patrick Hundevad
Would you like to organise a course on an LCA-related topic in your local area? You can now apply for economic support from the International Life Cycle Academy (ILCA) to cover costs of the planning and logistics of arranging a course.
As part of ILCA’s mission to ensure availability of LCA-related training to all interested parties, we are looking to expand the geographical reach of our courses. We therefore wish to partner with local organisers around the world who seek to provide LCA training in their local area.
ILCA will provide an up-front payment of up to 800 EUR per course day to cover costs of planning and logistics of arranging an on-site, in-person course on an LCA-related topic. In addition, after a successful course, ILCA will pay the local organiser 1/6 of the revenue obtained from the course. ILCA will handle invoicing of course fees and payment to teachers.
Full details and proposal requirements are available here
The 2025 scholarship winners announcement
September 1, 2025 by ILCA
Before the summer break, ILCA announced the offering of a new scholarship opportunity to support university teachers who wanted to attend our courses and improve the incorporation of Life Cycle Assessment into their curriculum. This initiative was aimed at helping passionate educators gain valuable knowledge in Life Cycle Assessment, even if they or their institutions didn’t have the financial means to join our regular courses.
The winners of the 2025 ILCA scholarship for educators
We received 13 applications that lived up to all criteria, but these three stood out above the rest:
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
- Dr. Mohamed Beidari (Polytechnic School of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
- Dr. Claudia Alanis (UAEMEX, Mexico)
- Ramesh Khanal (Nepal Engineering College, Nepal)
Congratulations to all three recipients.
To make our decision we looked at each candidates’ teaching experience, commitment to incorporating LCA methodology in course curriculum, and demonstrated ability to benefit their students with enhanced LCA knowledge.
To all applicants – thank you for applying.
Scholarship opportunity for LCA courses for university teachers
June 2, 2025 by ILCA
The International Life Cycle Academy is offering two scholarships to support teachers who want to attend one of our courses and improve the incorporation of Life Cycle Assessment into their curriculum. This initiative aims to help passionate educators gain valuable knowledge in Life Cycle Assessment, even if they or their institutions don’t have the financial means to join our regular courses. Scholarships must be used within one year of being awarded.
Application Deadline:
30th of July 2025.
Requirements:
- Basic experience with or knowledge of LCA principles
- Holding a teaching position at a university
- Teaching focus related to or environmental/sustainability assessment
- Ability to demonstrate how LCA knowledge will benefit their teaching activities
- Commitment to incorporating LCA methodology in course curriculum
- Ability to arrange time off from teaching responsibilities to attend a course
To apply, please submit:
- Professional CV
- Short (250 words) motivation letter describing how the knowledge from the course will enhance your teaching and benefit your students.
- Letter of recommendation from your superior, confirming the ability to take time off from teaching duties to attend a ILCA course within one year of being awarded the scholarship.
Submit your application to us here: info@ilca.es
ILCA is now open for new members
April 15, 2025 by Peter Zacho Søgaard
The International Life Cycle Academy is now open for Membership applications
For the first time in our history, we’re opening direct applications to join our prestigious network of teachers on life-cycle based sustainability assessment. Membership is limited to 30 university employees, selected based on scientific and educational excellence.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a world-leading collaborative effort to shape the future of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) education and training worldwide. Currently, membership fees are waived, but active participation in the work of the Academy is expected.
Membership is voluntary and unpaid, though specific project work such as teaching pilot courses may be compensated separately through individual agreements.
Are you passionate about:
- Advancing LCA education and knowledge sharing?
- Contributing to global sustainability practices?
- Collaborating with leading professionals in the field?
Requirements:
- Current university employment
- Experience in teaching LCA at university level
- Commitment to advancing LCA education
To apply, please submit:
- Professional CV
- Vision statement for advancing LCA education (max 500 words)
- List of key publications/projects
Applications should be sent to: info@ilca.es
Deadline for applications: 10th May 2025.
All applications will be reviewed at the next General Assembly in June 2025, after which candidates will be notified if they have been granted membership.