ACI Africa Sustainability Capacity-Building Initiative
Sustainable Aviation Academy
The Sustainable Aviation Academy (SAA) supports African airports in strengthening environmental management and sustainability performance.
An online learning platform tailored to the operational realities of African airports.
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What is SAA?
The Sustainable Aviation Academy is an ACI Africa-led capacity-building initiative, launched in partnership with ENV-ISA, to equip airport executives and environmental specialists with practical sustainability knowledge and tools.
Regional Relevance
Tailored to African airport realities, priorities and implementation constraints.
Practical Learning
Combines structured modules, assessments and live instructor-led webinars.
Sustainability Focus
Supports carbon management, environmental risk management and sustainability planning.
Why SAA?
African airports are increasingly expected to manage environmental risks, reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and demonstrate credible sustainability progress. SAA provides accessible, practical and structured training to support this transition.
- Strengthen environmental management capability
- Build readiness for frameworks such as Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Support carbon emission reduction and resource efficiency
- Equip executives and specialists with practical tools
- Promote sustainability leadership across African airports
SAA Courses
Current course topics address priority sustainability challenges faced by airports across Africa.
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Management Systems at your Airports.
Carbon Emission Reduction
Airport Carbon Emission Reduction Programme (ACAER).
Energy Management
Optimizing Energy Management at your Airport(s) in Times of High Risk.
Solid Waste Management
Effective Solid Waste Management at your Airport.
Water Management
Optimizing Water Management at your Airport(s) in Times of Scarce Resources.
Community Engagement
Building solid Community Engagement and Trust at your Airport(s).
Who is SAA For?
SAA is designed for airport professionals responsible for environmental management, sustainability performance and strategic implementation.
- Airport executives and senior managers
- Environmental and sustainability specialists
- Operations and infrastructure teams
- Airport planning and compliance teams
- Airports preparing for sustainability and carbon accreditation frameworks
How the Academy Works
Courses are delivered online over a four-week period and are designed to be flexible, practical and accessible for airport professionals.
Online Delivery
Flexible learning format suitable for busy airport executives, managers and specialists.
Four-Week Courses
Structured modules delivered over a manageable period to support learning and application.
Live Webinars
Instructor-led sessions provide guidance, discussion and practical interpretation of course themes.
Key Outcomes for Airports
- Improve environmental management capacity
- Strengthen carbon and resource efficiency knowledge
- Support readiness for Airport Carbon Accreditation
- Build practical sustainability implementation skills
- Promote responsible airport-community engagement
- Advance regionally relevant sustainability solutions
Supporting African Airports, Practically
Through SAA, ACI Africa reinforces its commitment to practical, regionally relevant sustainability solutions that help African airports move from ambition to implementation.
Structured Knowledge
Courses provide clear learning pathways for priority environmental and sustainability topics.
Practical Tools
Training is designed to support implementation, not only awareness.
Long-Term Sustainability
Builds internal capacity to manage environmental performance continuously.