Throughout Saskatchewan, individuals, organizations, schools, and businesses are stepping up to the challenge of sustainable development. Through educational projects and initiatives, they are moving beyond talking about sustainability to make sustainability a reality. They are building capacity and leadership for sustainability in Saskatchewan and progress toward the 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals.
Since 2008, RCE Saskatchewan has supported this work through its annual Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Recognition Awards. Each year, the awards event is co-hosted by a different community or organization which allows us to shine a spotlight on local projects throughout different regions of the province. Typically, RCE Saskatchewan’s Patron, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, presents the awards.
The event treats representatives from each recognized project to appreciation, knowledge sharing and inspiration. Each recipient presents their work, receives a framed certificate and photos or videos of their presentation and participates in an educational or networking session hosted by the community partner. The intention of the event to not only recognize their work, but to help strengthen local leadership and capacity.
