Education New Zealand’s Sustainability Carnival: Honoring Innovations and Impact in Sustainable Education
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) hosted a vibrant Sustainability Carnival at the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi, sparking dialogue on fostering sustainable practices. The event marked the grand finale of ENZ’s #SustainableTomorrow campaign, an initiative designed to create impactful opportunities for individuals to contribute to building a more sustainable future through education.
As part of the #SustainableTomorrow campaign, ENZ launched a digital poster design competition for Indian high school students. Centred around the theme Innovating for a Sustainable Future, the competition aimed to raise awareness of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 13 (Climate Action). The winning posters were unveiled at the Sustainability Carnival earlier today.
HE Patrick Rata, New Zealand High Commissioner to India, stated, “Through the Sustainable Tomorrow campaign, ENZ sought to encourage meaningful conversations and deepen awareness among students of the vital role each individual plays in building a sustainable future. It is aligned with the vision of ENZ and New Zealand universities to champion global understanding and action on sustainable practices.”
The winners of the digital poster design competition are:
Winner: Myra Jain, GD Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
*1st Runner Up: Nayna Mitra, The British School, New Delhi
*2nd Runner Up: Oishani Gupta, Heritage International Xperiential School, Gurugram
winners of the digital poster design competition in People’s Choice Award are:
*Yuvaditya Jain, Delhi Public School RKP, New Delhi
* Annya Shukla, Sunbeam Suncity School, Varanasi
Prominent Indian institutions, including Ashoka University, the World University of Design, Tagore International School, The Sriram Universal School, Heritage International, Lancers International, Bal Bharati Public School, The Sriram School, DPS RK Puram, and KR Mangalam World School, participated with dynamic interactive stalls. The event highlighted how sustainability is being seamlessly integrated into education, with a focus on innovative initiatives such as sustainable fashion, paper recycling, and responsible consumerism.
Education New Zealand’s #SustainableTomorrow Campaign was launched as a comprehensive digital campaign to spotlight sustainability within the educational landscape. Through diverse activities, and partnerships, the campaign highlighted New Zealand’s commitment to embedding sustainable practices in education. It encouraged schools and universities to integrate sustainability in curricula, campus initiatives, and daily operations.
