Soma Mandal: Championing Climate Education and Empowering Future Leaders

Soma Mandal, a science teacher at GD Goenka Public School in Delhi, has been named the regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in South Asia. Recognized for her commitment to climate education, Soma inspires students to engage in climate action and aims to integrate sustainability in learning.

Soma Mandal, a dedicated science teacher from GD Goenka Public School, Delhi, has been honored as the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. Hosted by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the awards celebrate teachers who make a significant impact on students' lives.

Named for her strong commitment to climate education, Mandal is praised for empowering her pupils to take part in the global fight against climate change. She has developed a climate-focused curriculum inspiring students as change agents for sustainability. Her efforts are part of a larger Cambridge initiative that acknowledges teachers' essential roles in preparing students for the world beyond school.

Voters can now go to dedicatedteacher.cambridge.org/vote to choose Mandal or another top candidate as the global winner. Rod Smith, Group Managing Director of International Education at Cambridge, emphasized that Soma's work exemplifies the transformative power of education in tackling critical global issues.