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Generously funded by the Government of Japan, the Prize will award three prizes of US $50,000 to exceptional projects and programmes in the field of Education for Sustainable Development.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) develops learners’ knowledge, attitudes, values and actions to be able to meet urgent present global challenges like climate change and create a better future for all. By shining a light on great examples of ESD, UNESCO and Japan hope to inspire organizations, individuals and governments to encourage sustainability in learners.

Get inspired by past winners of the UNESCO/Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development.

The UNESCO/Japan Prize has been awarded since 2015 to outstanding projects in ESD. Here are some of the previous winners.

NaDEET (Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust), Namibia

Passionate about sharing the magic of the Namib Desert, 15 years ago, Viktoria Keding decided to set up an environmental education centre with a group of local women. Situated in the NamibRand natural reserve, the NaDEET centre is powered almost exclusively by solar energy and has a minimal carbon footprint.

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© NaDEET (Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust)

 

Zikra for Popular Learning, Jordan

To face social, economic and environmental challenges in Jordan, Zikra encourages citizens to drive change by reconnecting with ancestral knowledge.

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© Zikra for Popular Learning

 

SERES, cultivating youth leaders, Guatemala

In Guatemala and El Salvador, SERES is preparing young people to become leaders capable of building fairer, more sustainable communities.

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Nominations for the Prize

Nomination close on April 30th, and nominations can be made by Governments of UNESCO Member States via their Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in consultation with their National Commission for UNESCO as well as by non-governmental organizations NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO. Learn more

Organizations looking to be nominated are advised to contact their country’s National Commission for UNESCO () or an NGO or Foundation in official partnership with UNESCO (/).

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The three Prize winners are selected by the Director-General of UNESCO on the basis of recommendations made by an international independent Jury consisting of five experts.

In 2021, three winners will be rewarded with US$ 50,000 each and will be invited to establish a long-term collaboration with UNESCO by joining the ESD for 2030 Global Network (ESD-Net).