Here's an exciting opportunity for organizations dedicated to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) globally! The ESD Okayama Award 2025 is now accepting applications, seeking to recognize outstanding initiatives that effectively promote ESD within local communities and stand out as models of best practice.
Okayama City, Japan, and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board are looking for impactful projects that empower individuals to learn collaboratively and take meaningful action towards a sustainable society from diverse perspectives. These include crucial areas such as environmental conservation, community empowerment, the preservation of traditional culture, and the advancement of diversity and inclusion, among other vital aspects.
Who is eligible to apply? Organizations around the world that have been actively running their ESD projects for more than 2 years are encouraged to submit their applications.
What are the benefits of this award?
- Global Recognition: The Award offers significant international visibility for impactful ESD efforts.
- Financial Support: One or two winning projects will each receive a valuable prize of US $3,000.
- International Platform: Representatives from the awarded organizations will be invited to attend the ESD Okayama Award 2025 Ceremony in Okayama, Japan, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This prestigious event will be held in conjunction with the 14th Global RCE Conference, hosted by the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), Okayama City, and the Okayama ESD Promotion Commission. This provides a unique chance to present their work on an international stage.
Key Deadline: The final date for submitting applications is Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Japan Standard Time). Please ensure all applications are submitted before this deadline.
Ready to learn more and apply?
Access the comprehensive application guidelines and the online application form on the official website.
Interested in seeing examples of past successful projects?
Explore the latest news about the Award and discover the inspiring initiatives of previous applicants here.
You can also view recordings of past ESD Okayama Award ceremonies and presentations by applicants (available in both Japanese and English) on their dedicated YouTube channel.