This year, following the concept of an e-library, this project changed the Environmental Education Information System to the Environmental Education Discovery Center to consolidate the efforts of different units and commissioned projects to promote outcomes related to environmental education. It involves the establishment of an online data warehouse and management system, allowing the public to explore necessary resources and information through various means such as themes, scenarios, and maps. This project facilitated the promotion of various environmental education initiatives within the Ministry of Environment. Meetings and events were organized to advance the national environmental education policy and its development. The results not only strengthened the horizontal connections between central government departments, aligning with the national net-zero transition policy but also encouraged a rolling review of the national environmental education guidelines and action plans. This encouraged various departments to implement environmental education effectively. Additionally, this project fostered the sharing and exchange of experiences with local authorities, helped identify practical implementation challenges and issues, and offered timely assistance. By tailoring strategies to local conditions and adjusting where necessary, this project ensured the proper execution of relevant tasks at the local level, meeting both national policy and regulatory requirements, thereby striving for a win-win scenario. To promote lifelong learning for all citizens, this project organized a nationwide online event and developed a digital curriculum to enhance public awareness of environmental knowledge and promote related policies. This project continued to support over 7,000 participating units nationwide, overseeing the completion of their annual environmental education implementation reports within the legally prescribed timeframes. Additionally, this project assisted in reviewing and verifying various projects receiving environmental education fund subsidies, ensuring that approved plans were effectively implemented. Furthermore, in collaboration with the upgrading of the Ministry of Environment, this project assisted in organizing the inauguration ceremony and unveiling event, which was completed on August 22, 2023.

Environmental Education Discovery Center, Environmental Education, Lifelong Learning