Environmental Innovation Education Program Idea Contest for Elementary and Middle School Students from January 30 to February 10
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) is holding the "2023 Environmental Innovation Education Program Contest" for elementary and middle school students from January 30 to February 10 to discover diverse environmental education content.
This contest, held for the first time this year, invites ideas for environmental education programs.
▲ Ideas for "Environmental Education I Want to Receive" for Generation Z and Alpha Generation ▲ Ideas reflecting environmental issues and environmental policy trends ▲ Differentiated ideas that break away from outdated environmental education and consider the conditions of educational sites?any elementary or middle school student can participate.
To participate, applicants must download the application form from the district office website and submit the program proposal, consent form for personal information collection and use, and pledge by email. Detailed information can be found in the announcement on the district office website.
Submitted proposals will be evaluated from February 13 to 24 based on criteria such as appropriateness of environmental education, suitability for the target audience, and feasibility of operation. Awards will be given in March as follows: ▲ Grand Prize (1 person) (District Mayor’s Award and 500,000 KRW) ▲ Excellence Award (3 persons) (District Mayor’s Award and 300,000 KRW) ▲ Encouragement Award (5 persons) (District Mayor’s Award and 100,000 KRW) ▲ Idea Award (10 persons) (50,000 KRW each).
The winning entries will later be used as environmental education programs for "Environmental Learning Practice Schools" targeting local elementary, middle, and special schools. For more details, contact the Environment and Climate Change Response Team.
Last year, through the Environmental Love Practice Schools involving 46 elementary, middle, and special schools, the district supported the operation of school-based environmental education programs and conducted field trips to basic environmental facilities such as the Gangnam Resource Recovery Facility. Starting this year, the Environmental Love Practice Schools will be reorganized into "Environmental Learning Practice Schools," operating 30 schools to provide educational content reflecting the latest environmental issues and policies.
Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, "In preparation for the 2050 carbon neutrality era, environmental education programs that resonate with future generations of students are necessary. Through the Environmental Learning Practice Schools, we will support students to maintain continuous interest in the environment and practice resource recycling and energy saving."
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