SDG 4.7 Day Chalk Art Competition: Reimagining Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Introduction / Background

In celebration of SDG 4.7 Day on April 7, 2025, the SDG4 Youth & Student Network in collaboration with Global Changemaker Schools is launching a distinctive international chalk artwork competitors. This initiative goals to lift consciousness and spark international dialogue about SDG Target 4.7, which focuses on equipping learners with the information and abilities wanted to advertise sustainable growth.

Through inventive expression, younger learners are invited to visualise how schooling could be a transformative instrument in fixing international challenges similar to local weather change, inequality, peace-building, and cultural variety.

 

About the Opportunity

– Theme:”Reimagine our schooling for a sustainable tomorrow”
– The competitors invites members to creatively illustrate how schooling can drive sustainability, fairness, and social change utilizing chalk artwork.
– The contest coincides with SDG 4.7 Day on April 7, 2025, following the logic of celebrating this date as a symbolic illustration of SDG Target 4.7—much like how Pi Day (3.14) is widely known on March 14.
– Participants are inspired to rework on a regular basis public areas into vibrant canvases that champion the values of sustainability and schooling.

Objectives

– Promote consciousness about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by way of accessible and inventive codecs.
– Engage youth in envisioning options to international challenges by way of schooling.
– Provide a platform for youth to precise concepts and advocate for stronger ESD integration in colleges and studying programs.

Who Can Participate

– Open to people or groups of two–7 members.
– Age group: Students in Ok–12, as much as 19 years outdated.
– Open to varsities, non-formal teaching programs, and group studying teams globally.

Competition Timeline

– Launch Date: 7 April 2025 (SDG 4.7 Day)
– Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025
– Public Voting (People’s Choice): 19 – 23 May 2025
– Judging Period: 19 – 30 May 2025
– Winners Announced: 5 June 2025 (World Environment Day)

Creative Prompts (Optional)

– Depict a future formed by inclusive, sustainability-focused schooling.
– Highlight careers in sustainability and the way schooling helps them.
– Imagine the fusion of nature-based and digital schooling fashions.

Art Guidelines

– Location: Any flat public area (schoolyard, pavement, sidewalk, park wall) with vital permissions.
– Materials: Coloured chalk solely (no paints or everlasting markers).
– Artwork Size: Maximum 122 cm x 122 cm (4 ft x 4 ft).
– Weather: In case of rain or excessive climate, members should guarantee a **picture submission** of the art work.
Safety Tips:
– Avoid obstructing pedestrian areas.
– Use kneepads or non-slip mats for consolation.

Submission Details

Participants should add their art work by way of a submission kind (out there in English, Spanish, and French) and embody:

– Title of the art work
– Short description (50–100 phrases)
– Name(s) of the artist(s)
– Name of faculty or group (if relevant)
– Location of the chalk artwork (metropolis and nation)
– A signed Grant of Rights form (required for all members; for these beneath 18, a father or mother/guardian should signal)

– The file should be named utilizing this format: (country_artworktitle_surname). Surname of the creator if particular person entry, surname of the staff chief if group.

Judging & Awards

Evaluation Criteria:

– Creativity (30%) – Originality and uniqueness
– Relevance to Theme (30%) – Alignment with SDG 4.7
– Artistic Skills (20%) – Use of colours and composition
– Impact (20%) – Ability to interact viewers intellectually and emotionally

People’s Choice Award:
– Public voting will happen on the Global Changemaker Schools Facebook web page.
– The art work with essentially the most reactions will obtain the People’s Choice Award.

Recognition & Prizes

– First Place
– Second Place
– Third Place
– Top Ten Finalists
– People’s Choice Award

Winning entries could also be showcased in Education 2030 publications and digital platforms.

Important Reminders

– All artworks should be applicable for public show and align with the competitors theme.
– Participants are accountable for cleansing up after creating their art work.
– The competitors is promoted by way of official UNESCO Education 2030 and accomplice channels.

For Inquiries, Contact:

– fenverga@isbb.edu.ph
– gcs@isbb.edu.ph

Disclaimer:
This competitors is organised by members of the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network. The views expressed are their very own and don’t essentially replicate the official place of UNESCO.

Conclusion

The SDG 4.7 Chalk Art Competition is an thrilling alternative for younger visionaries to creatively categorical their hopes for a sustainable world by way of schooling. Join this international initiative and assist form the dialog on how studying can cleared the path towards a brighter, extra sustainable future.

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