About the opportunity
The World Future Policy Award 2027 focuses on “Education for Sustainable Development in Cities.” The award aims to raise global awareness for exemplary policies, laws, provisions, and frameworks—whether national, subnational, regional, or local—that empower individuals and societies with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate rapid technological, social, and environmental changes. It specifically highlights the role of cities in building resilient, equitable, and just futures through inclusive, lifelong, and intergenerational learning opportunities.
Funding and benefits
- Global awareness and recognition for the nominated exemplary policy.
- Celebration of winning policies at a high-level award ceremony jointly with UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning during the International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC) in 2027.
Who can apply?
- Representatives of international organisations.
- Representatives of academia.
- Representatives of non-governmental organisations.
- Representatives of parliaments.
- Representatives of governments and government agencies.
- Representatives of Indigenous and local communities.
- Others.
When to apply
- Nomination deadline is 31 October 2026.
- Finalists will be announced in May or June 2027.
How to apply
- Complete and submit the official Nomination Form.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Representatives of international organizations, governments, academic institutions, or non-governmental organizations.
- Leaders and advocates working with Indigenous and local communities on education or sustainability.
- Nominators of exemplary policies, laws, or frameworks focused on Education for Sustainable Development in Cities.
What should you think carefully about?
- Nominated frameworks can be national, subnational, regional, or local, but must fit the specific 2027 theme.
- The award provides global awareness and recognition rather than financial funding.
- Finalists will only be announced several months after the initial October 2026 nomination deadline.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This nomination offers a platform to showcase urban sustainability initiatives globally and celebrate winning policies alongside UNESCO at the International Conference on Learning Cities.
Our take
Policymakers and organizational representatives seeking international recognition for urban education initiatives should submit a nomination by October 31, 2026.
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