Theme: Fostering Schools and Surrounding Communities’ Resilience through the Revitalisation of Local Wisdom in Disaster Risk Reduction
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT), and UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, is pleased to announce the 2025 SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award.
This year’s theme highlights the importance of revitalising local wisdom to strengthen school and community resilience against disasters. The award aims to recognise outstanding practices in Education for Sustainable Development that integrate traditional knowledge into disaster risk reduction efforts.
Objectives:
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Raise awareness of ESD in schools and communities across Southeast Asia.
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Promote best practices in ESD at the school and community levels.
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Facilitate knowledge sharing between Southeast Asia and Japan.
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Encourage networking among ESD-practicing schools and communities.
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Support the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Who Can Apply:
All public and private kindergarten, elementary, secondary, vocational, and technical schools (up to Grade 12) in the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries are invited to participate.
How to Apply:
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Download the submission form and guidelines here: https://link.seameo.org/ESD2025
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Submit your completed form and supporting documents through this link: https://link.seameo.org/ESD2025/Submission
️ Deadline for submission: 15 August 2025
For further inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Chunkan Benchaporn, Programme Assistant
✉️ Email: seameojapan.award@seameo.org (cc: chunkan@seameo.org)
Let’s celebrate and support local wisdom as a foundation for building resilient communities through education!
