Environmental Learning Support (ELS) Structure and Application Guidelines

We offer expert-led lectures and support independent research in schools for the younger generation who may well shape the future, aiming to foster students' interest in global environmental issues and inspire them to take action toward their resolution.

We are currently implementing two programs: "Global Environmental Issues Workshops for the Younger Generation" and the "Inquiry-Based Learning Internship."

As these programs are offered to high schools in Japan, applications in English are not accepted.
If you wish to apply, please visit the Japanese-language website.

Application Requirements/Target Areas/Selection Criteria

Global Environmental Issues Workshops for the Younger Generation

For the "Global Environmental Issues Workshops for the Younger Generation" proposed by applicants, the Asahi Glass Foundation dispatches experts to lead discussions and provide support, fostering interactive communication with participants.

Through these workshops and related activities, the program aims to encourage inquiry-based learning among the younger generation on themes inspired by the achievements of Blue Planet Prize laureates. It also seeks to broaden the scope of investigation, research, and learning by student groups and to deepen their understanding of global environmental issues.

Event Types and Content Examples	Workshops, seminars, conferences, and other events Based on requests from applicants, the Asahi Glass Foundation dispatches experts in various fields. For workshops and similar events, the Asahi Glass Foundation dispatches environmental experts who deliver lectures and engage in discussions with participants. If inquiry-based learning activities are carried out, applicants will share their progress and results with the dispatched instructors and experts--either in person or remotely--at workshops or presentations organized by the applicants during or after the activity period. The experts will then provide advice and feedback, fostering two-way communication. At workshops and other events hosted by the applicants, the Asahi Glass Foundation will present the achievements of the Blue Planet Prize laureates. If participants conduct research or independent studies, as part of their inquiry-based learning activities, related to the achievements of Blue Planet Prize laureates and produce reports or similar documents upon completion, they may also receive comments from recent relevant Blue Planet Prize laureates, depending on the content. Planning for workshops and similar events may extend beyond a single fiscal year, up to a maximum duration of three years. The Asahi Glass Foundation may contact applicants with questions regarding the content of their application during the selection process. Specific implementation details will be determined in a separate meeting after the application has been approved.
Application Requirements	Eligible applicants include individuals affiliated with organizations attached to schools (or similar institutions) in Japan, those belonging to meetings hosted by such institutions, and members of off-campus groups open to students from schools (or similar institutions). For organizations such as schools, approval for the application should, in principle, be obtained from the head of the institution.
Target Areas	Themes related to the achievements of past Blue Planet Prize laureates--such as climate change, ecosystems, biodiversity, population, resources and energy, the Earth's atmosphere, environmental economics, and environmental education--are highly encouraged.
Annual Selections	Several projects
Selection Criteria	The purpose of the workshop or event. Whether the program is engaging enough to encourage participants to proactively address global environmental issues. Whether the format is appropriate for achieving the stated objectives. Whether the content is interesting and relevant to individuals beyond the direct participants.

Inquiry-Based Learning Internship

The Inquiry-Based Learning Internship is a program that supports integrated inquiry-based learning activities in high schools.

To encourage high school students in Japan to develop a deeper interest in global environmental issues in their daily lives, the Asahi Glass Foundation will offer a course titled "Our Daily Lives and the Global Environment." This course will help students explore how the products they use and the choices they make every day are connected to the global environment, and consider actions they can take to help build a sustainable society.