The prize is awarded to projects that have made a significant contribution to strengthening teaching and learning, in line with UNESCO's principles and objectives. The prize amount is $300,000 which is equally divided between three finalists.
The award ceremony will take place in connection with the celebration of World Teachers' Day on Friday 4 October at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The event will be streamed and can be followed live. CCL Centre Director and UNESCO Chair for Education for Sustainable lifestyles; Robert J. Didham are attending the event in Paris after invitation from UNESCO.
CCL was nominated for the award by the International Association of Universities, IAU. CCL’s project is titled ‘Equipping Teachers for Sustainable Development’, and is based on learning resources and competence enhancement projects in education for sustainable development, nationally and internationally, over several decades.
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