Sustainable Aviation Academy (SAA)

The Sustainable Aviation Academy (SAA) is an ACI Africa–led capacity-building initiative developed to support African airports in strengthening environmental management and sustainability performance. Launched by ACI Africa in partnership with ENV-ISA, SAA provides a flexible online learning platform tailored to the operational realities of African airports.

The Academy equips airport executives and environmental specialists with practical knowledge and tools to manage carbon emissions, environmental risks, and sustainability priorities, while supporting readiness for internationally recognised frameworks such as Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA).

Courses are delivered online over a four-week period and combine structured modules, assessments, and live instructor-led webinars. Current topics include environmental management systems, carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency, waste and water management, and community engagement.

Through SAA, ACI Africa reinforces its commitment to practical, regionally relevant sustainability solutions for African airports.

SAA courses

• Environmental Management Systems at your Airports
• Airport Carbon Emission Reduction Programme (ACAER)
• Optimizing Energy Management at your Airport(s) in Times of High Risk
• Effective Solid Waste Management at your Airport
• Optimizing Water Management at your Airport(s) in Times of Scarce Resources
• Building solid Community Engagement and Trust at your Airport(s)