Time
May 2023 – April 2027
Project Facts
- Duration: 48 months (1 May 2023 – 30 April 2027)
- Funding source: European Union (EU ASEAN Green Partnerships)
- Funding amount: 2.498.250 EUR
- Principal investigator: Dr. Alexis Drogoul – International Joint Laboratory led by IRD
- Field sites: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Objectives
- Strengthen environmental education through simulation-based tools
- Support student learning via interactive, localized content
- Promote regional dialogue on sustainability education using digital media
Focus areas
- Environmental Literacy: Explore themes such as biodiversity loss, forest degradation, and water resource challenges through immersive platforms.
- Youth-Centered Engagement: Design activities that encourage critical thinking, systems exploration, and civic awareness among secondary students.
- Local Context Integration: Co-develop learning content with local educators to ensure cultural relevance and alignment with national curricula.
Methodology
- Scenario-Based Simulations: Develop interactive models of environmental systems tailored to classroom learning.
- Immersive Media Design: Create virtual and augmented reality environments for deeper engagement.
- Participatory Co-Design: Involve teachers and students in the creation and testing of simulation tools.
Results
- Interactive digital tools used in classroom settings to enhance sustainability learning.
- Resources and training for educators to facilitate participatory environmental education.
- Increased awareness, engagement, and systems thinking in youth on environmental issues.
Partners & stakeholders
- Institut de Recherche Pour le Developpement (Coordinator)
- Can Tho University
- National Science and Technology Development Agency
