ESD Okayama Award 2021: Receive US $3,000 per project

Deadline: 15-Jul-21

Nominations are open for the ESD Okayama Award 2021. The award conducted by Okayama City and ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee will reward outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world to support the organizations carrying out ESD activities and promote ESD to local communities globally through showcasing their initiatives.

Award Information

The Global Prize will be given to up to two projects.
US $3,000

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations based in any country, including Japan, implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible to apply for the Global Prize.
- Only one application per organization can be accepted.
- Projects eligible for this award are ongoing and have been running for at least two years as of April 2021.
- Projects in the planning stages are not eligible.
- The organizations that have won the ESD Okayama Award in the past cannot apply with the award-winning projects, but can apply with other projects.

Selection Criteria

The Global Prize will be given to outstanding projects that can serve as global models contributing to promotion of ESD in local communities. Submitted projects will be reviewed by ESD experts based on the following criteria:

Vision: The project outlines local issues to realize a sustainable society, and objectives are clearly stated.
Collaboration: The project has a clear implementation structure with various collaborating stakeholders (individuals and organizations).
Integration: The project integrates environmental, social, and economic dimensions of ESD.
Innovation: The project demonstrates innovative approaches and methods to ESD.
Status of Implementation: The project has a track record of activities and documentations including feedback and evaluation of audiences and stakeholders.
Empowerment: The project takes educational approaches such as interactive methods for problem solving and promoting actions to shape a sustainable future. The project also leads to behavior change of individuals, including the transformation of values, attitudes and actions, and to the empowerment of local communities.
Future Strategy: The project is expected to be expanded in the future and bring positive influences to other communities as well.