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Who We Are
Green Mentors is a global greening education organization registered in the United States and India, dedicated to advancing climate-conscious, regenerative, and future-ready education systems across schools and universities worldwide.
Since 2012, Green Mentors has been actively supporting the transformation of educational institutions in more than 45 countries and territories through sustainability-driven programs, climate education initiatives, and green leadership development.
What We Do
Green Mentors advances climate-conscious, regenerative education by helping schools, universities, and educational systems integrate sustainability across every dimension of learning, leadership, campus operations, and community engagement.
Through innovative frameworks, global partnerships, and future-focused educational models, Green Mentors empowers institutions to become Green Schools and Green Universities that are resilient, inclusive, environmentally responsible, and aligned with the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Our Vision
At Green Mentors, we envision a future where every school and university accepts accountability for their pupils' futures and for the health of our planet.
We believe that responsible education is the foundation for building a resilient, environmentally conscious, and sustainable world.
Our vision is to embed sustainability across every level of education—where institutions, educators, classrooms, and graduates work together to cultivate environmental responsibility and climate leadership.
Green Mentors seeks to transform learning institutions into living laboratories of sustainability, where students learn not only through knowledge but through action.
By empowering educators and learners alike, we aim to nurture a generation capable of understanding global environmental challenges and leading solutions that create a just, resilient, and sustainable future for all.
Our Approach
Green Mentors advances sustainability in education through a holistic framework grounded in the five essential elements of nature: Soil, Water, Air, Energy, and Spaces. These elements represent the ecological foundations of life and serve as guiding pillars for transforming education systems.
By integrating these principles into responsible education practices, Green Mentors supports schools and universities in embedding sustainability into curriculum, campus operations, and community engagement.
This approach enables institutions to move beyond theory and become living laboratories of sustainability, where students learn through real-world environmental stewardship.
Through this integrated framework, Green Mentors is helping educational institutions across 45 countries cultivate climate-conscious learning environments—ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to grow in a healthy, sustainable, and future-ready world.
Leadership
Dr. Virendra Rawat
Founder Director
Green Mentors was founded in 2012 by Dr. Virendra Rawat with the mission of transforming education systems through sustainability and environmental responsibility.
What began as a single school initiative in India has grown into a global movement advancing green education across 45 countries and territories.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Green Mentors comprises distinguished leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs committed to advancing greening education and global environmental responsibility.
Their collective expertise and visionary leadership guide the organization’s mission of fostering sustainable transformation through education, innovation, and institutional collaboration.
Milestones
A journey of impact, recognition, and global partnerships.
2013
Mentored the Green School Project of the Government of Gujarat to transform 100 schools into Green Schools.
2016
Received the Green Difference Award from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for leadership in sustainability education.
2019
Honored with the UNGA Award in New York for pioneering contributions to global education and sustainability.
2021
Granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
2023
Joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
2024
Became a member of the UNESCO-led Greening Education Partnership, supporting global sustainability education initiatives.
2025
Partnered with South-South Galaxy, a United Nations platform that enables countries of the Global South to collaborate on innovative development solutions.
2026
Joined the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
2013
Mentored the Green School Project of the Government of Gujarat to transform 100 schools into Green Schools.
2016
Received the Green Difference Award from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for leadership in sustainability education.
2019
Honored with the UNGA Award in New York for pioneering contributions to global education and sustainability.
2021
Granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
2023
Joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
2024
Became a member of the UNESCO-led Greening Education Partnership, supporting global sustainability education initiatives.
2025
Partnered with South-South Galaxy, a United Nations platform that enables countries of the Global South to collaborate on innovative development solutions.
2026
Joined the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), chaired by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
Institutions We Are Associated With
Our Impact
Since 2012, Green Mentors has been advancing a global movement to green education, foster climate-conscious learning, and drive sustainable institutional transformation across schools, universities, and communities worldwide. Working across more than 8,000 Green Schools, 500 Green Universities, 100,000 responsible educators, 20,000 Green School Leaders, and over 10 million climate-conscious students in 45+ countries and territories, Green Mentors has empowered educational institutions to integrate sustainability, climate literacy, environmental stewardship, and regenerative practices into teaching, learning, leadership, campus operations, and community engagement.
Through strategic partnerships, accreditation frameworks, climate education programs, global conferences, innovation platforms, and youth leadership initiatives, Green Mentors is helping shape future-ready learners and institutions capable of addressing the environmental and social challenges of the 21st century.
