Radhika Iyengar is a research scholar and the Director of Education at the Center for Sustainable Development, Climate School, Columbia University. She leads the Education for Sustainable Development initiatives and international education development as a practitioner, researcher, teacher and manager. She has written numerous books and articles on Education for Sustainable Development. Her recent publication investigates community-based environmental factors that foster environmental education. Dr Iyengar received the prestigious Early Career Award from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2020. She serves as a board member for numerous environmental NGOs.