SDG Ambassadors - Global Sustainability Awards

SDG Ambassadors 2026

Principal SDG Ambassador

Abhilasha Singh

As the Principal SDG Ambassador for GSA 2026, she will lead and mentor the global network of SDG Ambassadors, driving awareness and engagement for the Global Sustainability Awards while championing impactful action toward the UN SDGs.

Abhilasha Singh is the Principal of Shining Star International School and an SDG Ambassador advocating inclusive, equitable education aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She champions student voice, wellbeing, and global citizenship through purposeful school leadership.

SDG Ambassadors for GSA 2026

Meet the champions helping us spread the message of sustainability around the world.

Marcela Vilan

Argentina

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About Marcela Vilan

Marcela Vilan is a global educator with 30+ years’ experience in sustainable development and global citizenship.

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Dr. Jenifer Robinson

Oman

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About Dr. Jenifer Robinson

Award-winning CBSE Best Teacher and Assistant Vice Principal with global recognition in science and sustainability education.

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Pratima Verma

Dubai

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About Pratima Verma

Senior education leader and supervisor with over two decades of international academic experience.

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Noel Espinosa

Turkey

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About Noel Espinosa

Sustainability strategist transforming global policies into ethical, community-owned impact projects.

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Chancy George Chirwa

Malawi

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About Chancy George Chirwa

Sustainability advocate promoting waste management and plant-based food systems.

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Karim Ssensamba

Uganda

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About Karim Ssensamba

Global health advocate advancing equitable healthcare and gender equality.

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Adetutu Esther Adegoke

Nigeria

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About Adetutu Esther Adegoke

Veteran school leader championing SDG integration and educator well-being.

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Brenda Yong

Malaysia

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About Brenda Yong

Education entrepreneur empowering grassroots communities through innovative learning.

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Rayirth Mookhopadhyay

Dubai

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About Rayirth Mookhopadhyay

Student innovator building emerging-tech solutions for sustainability.

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Alex Kiseli

Kenya

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About Alex Kiseli

Digital marketing strategist supporting NGOs and youth empowerment.

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Richard Bello

Nigeria

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About Richard Bello

Richard Bello is an educator, sustainability advocate, and community development facilitator in Nigeria.

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Makanjuola Aanu Janet

Nigeria

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About Makanjuola Aanu Janet

Early Childhood and English specialist nurturing values-driven and purpose-oriented learners.

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Paz Escobar

Ecuador

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About Paz Escobar

Environmental engineer focused on water conservation and community empowerment.

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Omobolanle Arotiba

Nigeria

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About Omobolanle Arotiba

Youth development leader advocating sustainable education and career pathways.

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Shivani Chaturvedi

Dubai

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About Shivani Chaturvedi

Educator promoting youth empowerment and global citizenship.

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Surjeet Khanna

Noida

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About Surjeet Khanna

Surjeet Khanna is the founder Principal, DPS Greater Faridabad (Retd), consultant on School Governance, Edutrainer, Story-teller.

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Akanksha Arora

Noida

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About Akanksha Arora

Akanksha Arora is a School Development Specialist fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education.

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Parul Bajaj

Noida

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About Parul Bajaj

Experienced Early Years educator specializing in inquiry-based, inclusive, and sustainability-driven IB learning.

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Bindu Saju Joseph

Nagpur

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About Bindu Saju Joseph

Education leader driving sustainability-focused, student-led environmental and global citizenship initiatives.

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Shweta Awasthi

Lucknow

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About Shweta Awasthi

Globally recognized Cambridge educator empowering learners through experiential sustainability education.

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Mayur Jhunjhunwal

Pune

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About Mayur Jhunjhunwal

Entrepreneur advancing holistic early childhood development through SDG-aligned initiatives.

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Dhaval S. Patt

Jamnagar

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About Dhaval S. Patt

Visionary school principal dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development.

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Ira Vishwakarma

Delhi

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About Ira Vishwakarma

Academic leader known for impactful pedagogy and sustainability initiatives.

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Aarti Bagdi Gill

Chandigarh

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About Aarti Bagdi Gill

Green curriculum designer & strategic leader for quality education & sustainability

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Mona Gupta

Delhi

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About Mona Gupta

Senior educator promoting global citizenship and sustainability.

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Hema Malini

Chennai

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About Hema Malini

Holistic wellness speaker empowering resilience and conscious living.

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Lovey Gupta

Delhi

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About Lovey Gupta

Educator and SDG ambassador promoting creativity and digital innovation.

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Melita Coutinho

Mumbai

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About Melita Coutinho

International education leader in curriculum design and teacher development.

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Saba Ahmed

Kanpur

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About Saba Ahmed

Student-centered educator focused on confidence building.

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Priyanka Randhawa

Delhi

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About Priyanka Randhawa

Innovative education professional aligning leadership with social impact.

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Divya Pechimuthu

Madurai

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About Divya Pechimuthu

Educator inspiring sustainability-driven student leadership.

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Anupam Sharma

Ghaziabad

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About Anupam Sharma

Visionary educator advancing sustainability-led innovation.

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Anuj Dinesh Malewar

Bhandara

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About Anuj Dinesh Malewar

Founder of NxGen Green Energy Producers, working to scale sustainable CBG and biomass energy solutions.

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Neetu Sharma

Lucknow

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About Neetu Sharma

Award-winning Biology educator advancing health and sustainability education.

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Rashida Adil

Nasik

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About Rashida Adil

Educator and sustainable artist

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Shubhangi Arya

Lucknow

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About Shubhangi Arya

German Language Teacher, Trainer, Curriculum Developer, Career Counsellor, Author

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Zeenath Noushad

Dubai

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About Zeenath Noushad

An experienced and dedicated educator with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience.

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Vipra Kale

Ludhiana

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About Vipra Kale

Environmentist ,Consultant services for making your Schools Green / Disaster Management/ SDG Goals expert .

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Pooja Goel

Delhi

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About Pooja Goel

Environment enthusiast with active environmental initiatives, sustainability workshops, and green education programs.

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Shalini Ghosh

South Africa

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About Shalini Ghosh

A firm believer of "creativity knows no bounds", she has been an educator for more than a quarter of a century.

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Ibrahim Koroma Dumbuya

Sierra Leone

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About Ibrahim

He is a social scientist, economist, founder of the School of Research and Scientific Studies, Co- Founder & Prog.director committed to sustainable dev.

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Bhawna Sajnani

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About Bhawna

Award-winning educator and digital innovation leader transforming learning through technology

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Sushmita Krishnan

India

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About Sushmita

Sushmita is an ecologist by training and works primarily on management of invasive species.

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Manu Gupta

India

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About Manu

Manu is a nature enthusiast and sustainability advocate, deeply influenced by her upbringing in Rishikesh.

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Role of SDG Ambassadors :

– Spread awareness about GSA 2026 within schools, colleges, NGOs, startups and communities
– Encourage and guide high-quality applications across categories
– Act as SDG champions, promoting real-world impact stories