Prof. Muthupandian Ashokkumar
Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor International (South Asia & Middle East)
Director Melbourne Global Centre Delhi
Empowering the Next Generation of Green Leaders
My School for Earth helps students move beyond awareness to real-world sustainability action within their schools and beyond.
Start Climate ActionAbout My School for Earth
My School for Earth is a global initiative co-created by iSTEP Mentors and the University of Melbourne. It is designed to inspire students to go beyond awareness and actively participate in building a more sustainable future through real climate action.
At its core, the platform empowers students to showcase their school-led sustainability efforts while developing leadership, collaboration, and global engagement skills. As Green Captains, students lead projects, work in teams, and connect with peers across schools, growing into real-world purpose beyond the classroom.
Start Climate ActionFrom Awareness to Action
Educators often face a key challenge: how to meaningfully engage students in sustainability beyond theory. My School for Earth addresses this by turning ideas into action. It enables students to work on real initiatives within their schools and present them on a global platform, making their efforts visible and impactful.
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About iSTEP Mentors
iSTEP Mentors has been at the forefront of connecting educators with leading international universities and equipping them with the tools to guide students toward successful futures. With years of experience working closely with schools, iSTEP identified the growing need for structured, global, purpose-driven student engagement, especially in sustainability.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee provides overall guidance and direction to the My School for Earth initiative. The committee works closely with schools, mentors, and partners to ensure that the project continues to grow with impact, purpose, and long-term vision. The members of the Steering Committee help shape key strategies, encourage collaboration, and ensure that the initiative stays aligned with its mission of creating environmentally responsible future leaders.
Dr. Sonia Horvat
Director of First-Year Studies
Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Chemistry
Samantha Fossey
Senior Manager, Offshore Student Recruitment at the University of Melbourne
Dr. Sacha Healy
Lecturer in Teacher Education, The University of Melbourne Co-Director, SWISP Lab (Speculative Wanderings in Space and Place)
Kate Coleman
Associate Professor in Visual Arts and Design Education, The University of Melbourne
Co-Director, SWISP Lab (Speculative Wanderings in Space and Place)
Vandita Bhargava
Country Manager for India and Nepal at the University of Melbourne
Nikhil Jaipurkar
Chief Mentor at iSTEP Mentors
Dr. Shilpa Bhatia
Head of Institutional Partnerships at iSTEP Mentors
Teena Makhija
Vice President Partnerships and Alliances at iSTEP Mentors
Gaurav Kapoor
Director Network Expansion at iSTEP Mentors
Nikhil Malhotra
Founder and Managing Director at iSTEP Mentors
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Academic Excellence & Global Perspective
The University of Melbourne, consistently ranked among the world's top universities, brings strong academic rigour and deep commitment to sustainability to this initiative. Through My School for Earth, its academics and expert mentors offer global insight, practical perspective, and a wider lens that helps students think critically, act locally, and lead with impact.
Dr. B. C. Jain
Sustainability Mentor
The University of Melbourne, consistently ranked among the world's top universities, brings strong academic expertise and a deep commitment to sustainability to this initiative. Through My School for Earth, its academics and experts mentor Green Captains, helping them refine ideas, strengthen projects, and present their work with clarity, impact, and a global perspective.
