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The contest aims to engage participants in exploring how education can address sustainability challenges through creative expression. The contest will start on 7 April 2025 (4.7 Day), as this is an emblematic date to celebrate SDG Target 4.7 following the same logic as the celebration of Pi Day every 14 March (3.14 Day).

Participants are invited to reimagine how education can tackle global sustainability challenges, such as climate action, equity, and inclusive education through chalk art. The SDG 4.7 Day education for sustainable development chalk art competition invites learners to transform a school space into inspiring canvas that highlights sustainability, education, and a better future for all.

The SDG 4.7 day chalk art competition aims to:

• Spark global conversations about how education can drive sustainable development.
• Promote awareness of Education for sustainable development (ESD) through creative and approachable forms of expression.
• Provide a platform for youth to advocate for stronger ESD learning in their country’s education system and express their ideas on education's transformative potential.

"Reimagine our education for a sustainable tomorrow" is the 2025 theme for the SDG 4.7 day ESD chalk art competition. Participants are invited to showcase their vision of a world where education drives sustainability, equality, and positive change. The competition is centered around SDG Target 4.7, which aims to ensure all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including education for global citizenship, human rights, gender equality, peace, and cultural diversity.

Optional prompts to spark creative ideas: 

1. Depict the future you envision as a result of education that fosters global citizenship and inclusivity.
2. Showcase sustainability careers the world needs and the approaches in education that will prepare for such careers.
3. Imagine how technology could fuse with nature-based education for sustainability.

• Open to individuals and teams of 2-7 members.
• Initial Category: Students (K-12), up to 19 years old.
• Schools, community groups, and non-formal education programs are all welcome!

• Launch of the contest: 7 April 2025 (4.7 Day)
• Final submission date: 16 May 2025
• Voting for people’s choice award: 19 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
• Judging: 19 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
• Announcement of winners: 5 June 2025 (World Environment Day)
• Location: Any flat surface in public spaces, including schools, parks, and city squares. It can be on pavement (such as a road or sidewalk), a wall, or any surface. Participants should ensure they receive permission to use a specific location.
• Materials: Participants must use any colored chalks. No external materials such as paint or permanent markers are allowed.
• Size: Each artwork must fit within a designated area of a maximum of 122cm by 122cm or 4ft by 4ft. 
• Time limit: There will be no time limit to design each project before the deadline. 
• Weather considerations: In case of rain or extreme weather, the participants must ensure to have a digital copy of the artwork. Photo of the artwork will be used as the art entry. 
• Safety guidelines: Participants must ensure they do not obstruct pedestrian pathways or pose any hazards in public spaces. The use of non-slip mats or kneepads is recommended for comfort.

The contest will be promoted through UNESCO Education 2030 LinkedIn channel, UNESCO ESD LinkedIn Group, UNESCO’s ESD Newsletter, UNESCO ASPnet InfoFlash & channels, social media pages of Global Changemaker Schools and its partners. Visuals will be designed to attract participants and explain the contest process.

Participants will submit their entries through a from:  -  -  

The file must be named using this format: (country_artworktitle_surname). Surname of the creator if individual entry, surname of the team leader if group.

The form will also ask for the following information:

• Title
• Short description: (50 to 100 words)
• Name/s of the artist/s
• School (if applicable)
• Location of the chalk art
• City
• Country

All participants must complete and agree to the upon submission (or your parent/guardian if you are under 18). The form allows UNESCO to use the materials in its events and media platforms.

are available in English, French and Spanish.

A panel of judges to be constituted by the SDG4 Youth & Student Network and composed of Network members as well as other experts from relevant organizations, will evaluate the artworks based on the following criteria:

• Creativity (30%) – Originality and uniqueness of the artwork.
• Relevance to Theme (30%) – How well the artwork represents the theme of SDG Target 4.7.
• Artistic Skills (20%) – Technique, use of color, and overall execution.
• Impact (20%) – Emotional and intellectual engagement of the audience.

In addition, public voting will be conducted through social media, allowing communities to engage and support their favorite artworks. People’s Choice Award will be chosen with the most number of reactions on their artwork through the official Facebook page of the Global Changemaker Schools. 

• First place 
• Second place 
• Third place
• Finalists - Top ten
• People’s choice award – Based on public votes
• Winning artworks may be featured in Education 2030 publications and digital platforms.

• All artworks must align with the theme and be appropriate for public display.
• Participants should respect the competition area and ensure a clean-up after the event.

Get ready to express your creativity and inspire change through chalk art! Let’s bring sustainability to life—one artwork at a time.

For inquiries, contact fenverga@isbb.edu.ph or gcs@isbb.edu.ph.

Disclaimer: This competition is organized by the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network members. The ideas and opinions expressed are those of the authors; they are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization.