RCE Okayama (Japan) and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee are pleased to announce that the ESD Okayama Award 2022 is now open for entries.
The Award rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to support organisations carrying out ESD activities and to promote ESD to local communities globally through showcasing their initiatives.
Eligibility: Organisations based in any country implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible.
Number of Award-Winning Projects: Up to two projects
Prize: US $3,000 per project
Deadline for Application: 15 July 2022, 17:00 (Japanese Standard Time)
Award Ceremony: The scheduled date is 19 November, 2022. One representative of the winning project(s) will be invited to the Ceremony in Okayama, Japan to give a presentation. It has not been decided whether this will be held in-person or online.
View the Application Guide and Application Form, and for more details, please visit the official website.
Past information about the ESD Okayama Award can be viewed here.
RCE Okayama and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee are pleased to announce that the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2021' is now open for entries.
The Award rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to support organisations carrying out ESD activities and to promote ESD to local communities globally through showcasing their initiatives.
Eligibility: Organisations based in any country implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible.
Number of Award-Winning Projects: Up to two projects
Prize: US $3,000 per project
Deadline for Application: 15 July 2021, 17:00 (Japanese Standard Time)
Award Ceremony: The scheduled date is 20 November, 2021. One representative of the winning project(s) will be invited to the Ceremony in Okayama, Japan to give a presentation. It has not been decided however, whether this will be held in-person or online.
View the Application Guide and Application Form, and for more details, please visit the official website.
The call for nominations of the seventh edition of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development is now open. Funded by the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance, the Prize is awarded every two years and recognises innovative practices that contribute to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning around the world.
Details:
- The Prize of US $300,000 will be divided between three winners. Candidates should be institutions, organisations and educational or research institutes which are working to enhance the performance and effectiveness of teachers.
- Applications are to be submitted in English or French by 31 October, 2021 midnight (Paris time, UTC+2) via a dedicated online platform.
Read more information about the Prize here, including the call for nominations and application process.
Individuals, institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or other entities are invited to apply for the 2020 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT in education. This year’s theme is “the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the continuity and quality of learning”. The Prize will award US $25,000 each to two innovative projects leveraging new technologies to expand educational opportunities. Special attention will be given to projects that provide access to education in remote areas or aim to improve the availability and affordability of connectivity for education and learning. The deadline for submissions is 18 December, 2020 (midnight, Paris time), and the Prize will be awarded in April 2021. All projects should be nominated by a National Commission for UNESCO or an NGO in official partnership with UNESCO. Note that self-nominations will not be accepted. Further details, including selection criteria and eligibility are available here.
RCE Okayama and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee are pleased to announce that the 'ESD Okayama Award 2020' is now open for entries.
The Award rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to showcase ESD and to support organisations carrying out ESD activities.
- Eligibility: Organisations based in any country, including Japan, implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible to apply for the Award
- Prize: USD 3,000
- Number of award-winning projects: Up to two (2) projects
- Award Ceremony: Award winners will be invited to the Award Ceremony in Okayama, Japan and be requested to give a presentation on the project
- Deadline for applications: 31 July, 2020, 5pm (Japan Standard Time)
For more details (application guidelines, application form and information about former award-winning projects of the ESD Okayama Award), please visit the official website.
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT) in cooperation with the UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education are pleased to announce the 2020 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award, with the theme ‘Addressing Plastic Problems for Transforming Communities’. The objectives of the award are:
- To raise awareness of ESD in schools and communities across Southeast Asia;
- To promote ESD best practices in schools and communities across Southeast Asia;
- To share and exchange knowledge and best practices on ESD in schools across Southeast Asia and Japan;
- To encourage networking among schools and communities which implement ESD practices in Southeast Asian countries and Japan; and
- To support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
All public and private kindergarten/elementary/secondary/vocational and technical schools within 11 Southeast Asian countries are eligible to apply (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam).
The school awarded 1st prize will receive USD 1,500 and a study tour to Japan, with prizes of USD 1,000 and USD 500 for 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. In addition, there will be a special prize of USD 1,000 from the SEAMEO Secretariat for the best programme carried out in small schools of less than 250 students. The deadline for submissions is 14 August, 2020. Further information and details on how to apply can be found here.
Young scientists from all over the world who are contributing to sustainability research are invited to apply to the Green Talents Competition 2020 (hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)), outlining their approach to making our societies more sustainable. The competition provides applicants with the opportunity to showcase their research to the broader public, exchange with outstanding experts, and lay the foundation for long-lasting collaborations with German research institutions. The award is open to all disciplines, with entries accepted until 19 May, 2020. Find out more and how to apply here.
The current global health crisis is a sober reminder of the need for coordinated responses that leave no one behind as outlined in the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Taking climate action, providing access to healthcare and quality food, ensuring that all children have access to education, and protecting the most vulnerable is more important than ever for our joint global progress. The UN SDG Action Awards will shine the spotlight on the most creative and transformative initiatives to accelerate action for the SDGs. People and organisations everywhere are encouraged to submit their outstanding SDG Action and nominate initiatives to become one of the UN SDG Action Award winners. Entries close on 25 May, 2020. Find out more and how to apply here.
The MIDORI Prize, a biennial international prize co-organised by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), honours three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Winners of the prize will each be honoured at an award ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan on 18 September 2020, prior to the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, and will each receive a monetary prize of US$100,000. On the same day, The AEON Environmental Foundation will hold an event to mark the 30th Anniversary of its establishment, with all past MIDORI Prize winners invited for a panel discussion.
Nominations for candidates for this prize are currently being accepted through the website of the AEON Environmental Foundation, and remain open until 30 March, 2020. To find out more or to nominate a candidate, visit the website here.
Peace Pals International has joined in partnership with its sister organisation, the Goi Peace Foundation of Japan, in a special art exhibition and awards for 2019/2020, under the theme of ‘Sports and Peace’. Youth from around the world, aged 5-16 are invited to submit their artwork, giving thought as to what peace means to them and how sports can influence peace. Submissions close on 15 February, 2020. Further details can be found here.
These awards invite students from all over the world to use their design skills to create new, bold, and innovative solutions. Designs can be submitted for SDG 13 (designs to counter damage caused by natural disasters), SDG 14 (designs to protect the ocean’s abundance and beauty), or SDG 10 (designs for human coexistence beyond nationality, ethnicity, or age). Any genre of design is accepted, with students from any Japanese or overseas university, vocational school, or graduate school eligible to apply. The grand prize to be awarded is ¥300,000. The initial review period closes on 31 October, 2019. Further details can be found here.
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT) in cooperation with the UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education are pleased to announce the 2019 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award, with the theme ‘Building Peace in Schools and Communities’. The objectives of this year’s award are:
- To raise awareness of ESD in schools and communities across Southeast Asia;
- To promote ESD best practices in schools and communities across Southeast Asia;
- To share and exchange knowledge and best practices on ESD in schools across Southeast Asia and Japan;
- To encourage networking among schools and communities which implement ESD practices in Southeast Asian countries and Japan; and
- To support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
All public and private kindergarten/elementary/secondary/vocational and technical schools within 11 Southeast Asian countries are eligible to apply (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam).
The school awarded 1st prize will receive USD 1500 and a study tour to Japan, with prizes of USD 1,000 and USD 500 for 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. The deadline for submissions is 2 September, 2019. Further information and details on how to apply can be found here.
The Plastic Initiative Award, developed by UNESCO Bangkok, is an opportunity for schools, universities, and other institutions to be recognised for their work related to plastic waste management. The winner will have their work presented at a Donor/Fundraising event, in addition to receiving a trophy and other prizes.
The Award will be complemented by the Plastic Initiative Photography Contest, with submitted photos to relate to the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The winner will receive a trophy and be given a platform to publicise their projects and contributions.
The application deadline for both initiatives is 31 July, 2019. Find out more here.
Applications for nominations for the 2019 Wenhui Award are now open. The theme of this year’s award, Promoting University and School Partnerships in Advancing the Education 2030 Agenda, aims to recognise successful university-school partnerships that have contributed to quality education and lifelong learning in preparing children and youth for life, work and citizenship.
Established by the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, and coordinated by UNESCO Bangkok, the Award is open to individuals and institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Two individuals or institutions will be selected by a jury of distinguished educators, with the winners each to receive a Certificate of Excellence and prize money of USD 20,000.
All applications should reach the Award Secretariat at UNESCO Bangkok (apeid-award@unesco.org) by 31 July, 2019. Details about the Award and forms required for submission can be found here.
RCE Okayama is pleased to announce that the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2019’ is now open for entries.
Conducted by Okayama City and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee, the award rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to showcase ESD and to support organisations carrying out ESD activities.
- Eligibility: Organisations based in any country, including Japan, implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible to apply for the Global Prize
- Prize: USD $3,000
- Number of Award Winning Projects: Up to two (2) projects
- Award Ceremony: Award winners will be invited to the Award Ceremony on Sunday 24 November, 2019 in Okayama, Japan, and will be requested to give a presentation on the project
- Deadline for applications: 5 July, 2019, 5pm (Japanese Standard Time)
For more details (application guidelines, application form and information about former award-winning projects of the ESD Okayama Award), please visit the official website.
Wege Prize, organised by Kendall College of Art and Design’s Wege Center for Sustainable Design with support from the Wege Foundation, is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring college/university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work. Participants contend for over $30,000 (USD) in total cash prizes, all while helping to show the world what the future of problem solving looks like.
Team applications are now being accepted for the Wege Prize 2019. Any full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the world is eligible to participate. More information can be found here. The deadline is 18 November, 2018 and applications can be submitted here.
Be the first to hear about key dates, deadlines, and announcements for the 2019 competition by signing up to the Wege Prize mailing list here.
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT) in cooperation with UNESCO Bangkok - Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education are pleased to announce the 2018 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award, with the theme ‘Applying Local Wisdom for Environmental Conservation’. The objectives of this year’s award are:
- To raise awareness of local wisdom applied for environmental conservation and sustainable development in schools and communities in Southeast Asia and Japan
- To promote and share initiatives and good practices that support sustainable development through the integration of local wisdom into the teaching and learning practices and school programmes that protects local environment and develops local community
- To encourage schools to develop and improve current ESD activities and programmes
All public and private kindergarten/elementary/secondary/vocational and technical schools within 11 Southeast Asian countries are eligible to apply (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam).
The school awarded 1st prize will receive USD 1500 and a study tour to Japan, with prizes of USD 1,000 and USD 500 for 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. The deadline for submissions is 3 September, 2018. Further information and details on how to apply can be found here.
RCE Okayama (Japan) is pleased to announce that the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2018’ is now open for entry.
Conducted by Okayama City and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee, it rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to support the organisations carrying out ESD activities, and also to showcase and promote ESD.
- Eligibility: Organisations based in any country, including Japan, implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible to apply for the Global Prize
- Prize: USD $3,000
- Number of Award Winning Projects: Up to two (2) projects
- Award Ceremony: Award winners will be invited to the Award Ceremony on Saturday 27 October, 2018 in Okayama, Japan, and will be requested to give a presentation on the project
- Deadline for applications: 29 June, 2018, 5pm (Japanese Standard Time)
For more details (application guidelines, application form and information about former award-winning projects of the ESD Okayama Award), please visit the official website.
If your school has implemented activities or programmes to improve health and nutrition of students, you are invited to participate in the ‘2017 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award’ on the theme ‘Improving Health and Nutrition’. Deadline is 5 September. Read more
RCE Okayama, Japan is pleased to announce that the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2017’ is open for entry. It rewards outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to showcase ESD and to support organizations carrying out ESD activities.
Deadline is 30 June 2017.
UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance of Teachers
The Prize goes for outstanding practice and performance in enhancing the effectiveness of teachers. It amounts to USD $300,000 shared equally by three winners. Deadline for nominations is 31 October 2017.
If your school is in South East Asia and has implemented activities to reduce energy consumption, you can participate in the 2016 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award. You can be recognised as a model of best practices in energy conservation and to promote ESD across South East Asia. Deadline is 25 November 2016.
Run by Okayama City and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee, the Award will reward outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to showcase ESD and to support organizations carrying out ESD activities. Deadline for application is 29 July 2016. For more details check their website.
