🏆 SEAMEO‑Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award 2025
Celebrating Southeast Asian schools promoting disaster resilience through local wisdom and Education for Sustainable Development.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: SEAMEO, MEXT Japan & UNESCO Asia-Pacific Bureau
- Opportunity Type: Regional School Award & Recognition
- Award: Study Visit to Japan + Regional Recognition
- Deadline: 15 August 2025 (before midnight GMT+7)
- Theme: Resilience, Local Wisdom, Disaster Risk Reduction
- Eligibility: Southeast Asian Schools (K–12)
🌱 About the Award
The SEAMEO‑Japan ESD Award 2025 honors Southeast Asian schools advancing disaster risk reduction through community collaboration and traditional/local knowledge. Schools are recognized for creative, ongoing or completed projects that integrate ESD into disaster preparedness using local wisdom.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Open to public and private schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- Must be located in SEAMEO member countries (including Malaysia)
- Only one entry per school is allowed
- Schools that were shortlisted or awarded from 2020–2024 are not eligible
🎁 Awards & Benefits
- Winner receives a study visit to Japan
- Recognition across Southeast Asia
- Participation in regional exchange activities and the award ceremony
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official submission page.
- Download the guidelines and submission document.
- Prepare the following:
- A 3-minute video (with English subtitles if not in English)
- Up to 5 photos and 2 supporting documents (optional)
- Upload your completed form and media via the Google Form submission link.
- Retain your editable form link to make changes before the deadline.
📅 Program Timeline
- Orientation Webinar: 13 June 2025
- Submission Deadline: 15 August 2025 (before midnight GMT+7)
- Shortlist Announcement: September 2025
- Award Ceremony & Exchange: Late 2025 (with potential Japan visit)
🌍 Help Your School Shine on the Regional Stage
Submit your school’s initiative to the SEAMEO‑Japan ESD Award 2025 and inspire change through local wisdom and sustainability.
Submit Entry
Questions? Email seameojapan.award@seameo.org
or cc: chunkan@seameo.org
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