THE 2024 SEAMEO-JAPAN EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) AWARD

In 2019, the UNESCO General Conference at its 40th Session and the UN General Assembly at its 74th Session in 2019 endorsed Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs (ESD for 2030) as the global framework for implementation of ESD from 2020-2030. To promote best practices in ESD in schools across Southeast Asia, the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in cooperation with UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok have organized the SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award! since 2012. 

I. THEME & OBJECTIVES FOR 2024

In a world where almost everything evolves rapidly, the ability to continuously adapt is essential. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 empowers individuals to stay relevant in their careers by acquiring new skills, knowledge, and perspectives. 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌) 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is equally vital, as it shapes virtually every aspect of modern life. Additionally, c𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 enables one to harness the collective wisdom and resources of community members to foster a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive society.

Considering these significances, the 2024 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award selects the theme 

“Promoting Lifelong STEM Learning through Community Engagement”

🎯 The objectives of the 2024 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award are to:

1. Increase public awareness and knowledge on the vitality of lifelong STEM learning and community engagement in solving present and potential problems;
2. Encourage schools and communities in Southeast Asia and Japan to promote lifelong STEM learning through community engagement in developing a more sustainable future;
3. Promote and share initiatives and good practices that integrate lifelong STEM learning and community engagement into teaching and learning practices and school’s programmes.

II. PARTICIPANTS

All public and private kindergarten / elementary / secondary / vocational and technical (up to Grade 12) schools in 11 Southeast Asian countries are invited to submit information about initiatives that are related to the theme of this year’s competition.

For more information on how to submit an entry, please visit the webpage: https://www.seameo.org/Main_programme/460

III. IMPORTANT DATES 

1. The deadline for entry submissions: August 15, 2024
2. Announcement of winning schools on SEAMEO website: November 1, 2024
3. Awarding ceremony of winners at the 47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting in Pattaya: November 29, 2024

IV. CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr Garry Pawitandra Poluan
Learning Innovation and Information Specialist
SEAMEO Secretariat
Bangkok, Thailand
Email: seameojapan.award@seameo.org
Website: www.seameo.org