Education for Sustainable Development Okayama Award (2022)

Deadline: July 15, 2022

Applications for the ESD Okayama Award 2022 is now open. The aims of the award are to support the organizations carrying out ESD activities and promote ESD to local communities globally through showcasing their initiatives.

To build a momentum, Okayama city launched the ESD Okayama Award in 2015. The ESD
Okayama Award is organized by Okayama City and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board,
composed of organizations which have been promoting ESD in Japan and around the world. The
ESD Okayama Award aims to showcase good ESD practices worldwide, and also to further advance
SDGs since ESD is a key enabler of the achievement of all targets of SDGs.
We sincerely look forward to receiving your application

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations based in any country and region implementing ESD activities in local communities are eligible to apply for the Award.

• 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
  2022.
• 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.

Prize

US $3,000
The prize should be used to expand the project.

Application Procedure

Submission of Application
Please send application documents by e-mail to the Secretariat.
ESD Okayama Award Secretariat (at SDGs & ESD Promotion Division, Okayama City)
E-mail：esdokayamaaward@city.okayama.lg.jp

• Please write “ESD Okayama Award 2022 Application” in the subject line of your e-mail.
• Please note that the data must be less than 8MB. We cannot receive data exceeding 8MB. Application form and other materials
  Please check the materials to be submitted below.
  – If the required materials are not submitted, the application will not be accepted

a) ESD Okayama Award 2022 Application Form
Please complete the ‘ESD Okayama Award 2022 Application Form’.
– The form must be written in either English or Japanese.
– The form can be downloaded from the URL below.
https://www.city.okayama.jp/kurashi/0000036349.html
b) Upload a video or slideshow of the Project
Please prepare a video or slideshow of the project and upload it on YouTube or
Facebook.
– Please note that a video or slideshow cannot be over 5 minutes.
– Please upload the data on ‘YouTube’ or ‘Facebook’, and write the URL on the column
of the Application Form. Please do NOT send the data by e-mail.
– If you have several videos or slideshows, please select only ONE and give
its URL.
– If you have difficulty to make a video or slideshow, please send us pictures
by email (5 to 10 pictures).
c) Supporting Documents
You can attach relevant Supporting Documents to the Application Form.
– Supporting documents cannot be more than 5 pages (A4 Paper) in total.
– Documents exceeding 5 pages will not be accepted or considered.

Selection Criteria

The ESD Okayama Award 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.
Innovation The project demonstrates innovative approaches and methods to promote 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.

Application Registration Deadline: 15 July, 2022

To Apply: Click here

Official Website: Click here