RCE Dobong-gu - 2024

Location

South Korea
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(2024) Global ESD Youth Project Neuru Season 4
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Basic Information
Title of project : 
(2024) Global ESD Youth Project Neuru Season 4
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Dobong-gu
Contributing organization(s) : 
RCE Hangzhou, RCE Srinagar, RCE Kitakyushu, Mason City (USA), Mongolia
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Dr. Bae Hyunsoon
Organizational Affiliation: 
Dobong-gu Office
E-mail: 
bhs0110@dobong.go.kr
Name: 
Prof. Hao Xin
Organizational Affiliation: 
Vice Director of RCE Hangzhou
E-mail: 
greenxinhao@gmail.com
Name: 
Prof. Miki Tsukamoto
Organizational Affiliation: 
Seinan Jo Gakuin University, RCE Kitakyushu
E-mail: 
tsukamoto@seinan-jo.ac.jp
Name: 
Dr. Abdhesh Kumar Gangwar
Organizational Affiliation: 
Focal point of Project Neuru in RCE Srinagar
E-mail: 
abdhesh.gangwar@gmail.com
Name: 
Dulguundusal Tumendemberel
Organizational Affiliation: 
Educated Enterprise
E-mail: 
dulguundusalt@gmail.com
Format of project: 
Padlet, powerpoint, Portfolio
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Friday, August 16, 2024
Additional resources: 
(Group A, elementary school students)
https://padlet.com/magandang20001/project-neuru-season-4-group-a-mqnxy54qjavhkn1p
(Group B, Junior high school, High school, and college students)
https://padlet.com/magandang20001/project-neuru-season-4-group-b-427s48e86ixuyrbg
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
Yes
Education for Sustainable Development
At what level is the policy operating?: 
International
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
Korea, South
Location(s): 
Dobong-gu, Seoul
Address of focal point institution for project: 
Dobong-gu Office, 656, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Ecosystem(s):
Mountain, Urban/Peri-urban
Target Audience:
Higher, Primary, Secondary, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
Dobong-gu is one of the 25 autonomous districts of Seoul and is located in the northeastern part of Seoul. The southern part of Dobong-gu is a continuous residential district in Seoul, and the northern part is a mountainous area, and houses are generally concentrated around Dobong-ro, and both sides of the road form a commercial area. As part of the 8th popular election, Dobong is developing its five visions for a better future: 1) convenient transportation and a growing development city, 2) vibrant economy and a city with a promising future, 3) warm companionship and a city that cares for welfare, 4) a life with rest and an attractive cultural city, 5) friendly governance and a city that communicates with empathy.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
Project Neuru Season 4 is "Growing Together with Artificial Intelligence (AI)", which connects SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 11, and SDG 16.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
January, 2024
Rationale: 
Project Neuru is a global ESD youth collaborative project that utilizes the "photo-voice" research method to foster ecological literacy and glocal leadership among domestic and foreign youth as a specialized project connected with RCE Dobong-gu overseas.
Objectives: 
The various activities in the 'Project Neuru Season 4' course will not only foster an interest in the rapid changes in future society due to artificial intelligence but also contribute to enhancing AI capabilities for creatively addressing various societal issues occurring globally with the collaboration of students worldwide.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
Project Neuru is divided into two groups. Group A (Elementary school students) will be held in the first to fifth session and Group B (middle school, high school, and undergraduate) will be held in the first to seventh sessions, and participating students will solve research questions depending on the photo-voice research method for each session. The given results are analyzed by RCE Dobong-gu and shared during the "small reporting" time during the Zoom meeting.
Size of academic audience: 
150 students
Results: 
Participants can cultivate AI skills during this course by fostering an interest in the rapid changes in future society due to artificial intelligence. Simultaneously, they can creatively address various societal issues occurring globally by utilizing artificial intelligence in collaboration with students worldwide.
Lessons learned: 
We are approaching ESD with difficulty, and environmental education is at its core. However, through Project Neuru, students understand that ESD is an inclusive and practical form of education, and teachers and the community should encourage students to take their first steps in ESD.
Key messages: 
The strength that sustained Project Neuru for four years was not the budget, but people and trust.
Relationship to other RCE activities: 
Project Neuru Season 4 involves participation from RCE cities and other cities across 15 countries. Each city has a focal point to manage the projects, ensuring smooth participation for students.
Funding: 
The budget for Project Neuru Season 4 is provided by the Planning & Budget department in the Dobong-gu Office.

Pictures:

File Name Caption for picture Photo Credit
Image icon 20240518_092235.png (567.86 KB) Team activitiy (Group B) Dobong-gu Office
Image icon 스크린샷 2024-06-08 095232.png (1.14 MB) Drawing with Aggio.io program (Group A) Dobong-gu Office
Image icon 초등부 수료식.png (892.07 KB) Completion ceremony (Group A) Dobong-gu Office
References and reference materials: 
PDF icon 초등부 활동포트폴리오(전체, B5).pdf
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Indirect
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 
Indirect
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Indirect
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Indirect
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
Indirect
SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 
Indirect
SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 
Indirect
SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all 
Direct
SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation 
Direct
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Indirect
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 
Indirect
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Indirect
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Indirect
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss 
Indirect
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Direct
SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development 
Indirect
Theme
Disaster Risk Reduction 
Indirect
Traditional Knowledge  
Indirect
Agriculture 
Indirect
Arts 
Direct
Curriculum Development 
Direct
Ecotourism 
Indirect
Forests/Trees 
Indirect
Plants & Animals 
Indirect
Waste 
Indirect
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes