Environmental Movement by University Students

DAEJAYON

University students acting together for the Earth

2008 Founded
2010 IUCN Member
Global Environmental Action

About DAEJAYON

A university student-led environmental movement focused on action

DAEJAYON is an environmental organization led by university students. It promotes environmental protection and climate action through schools, campuses, local communities, and international cooperation.

Its main activities are organized under Green School, Green Campus, and Green World. Through environmental education, campus campaigns, and international action, DAEJAYON helps turn environmental awareness into practical everyday action.

Main Programs

Main Programs

DAEJAYON promotes environmental values through education, campus action, and international cooperation.

Green School

Environmental education for future generations

Green School

Environmental classes, hands-on activities, and educational campaigns help students understand environmental issues and practice sustainable habits.
Green Campus

Campus-based environmental movement

Green Campus

University students build an eco-friendly campus culture through campaigns, partnerships, and climate action projects.
Green World

International environmental action

Green World

Environmental campaigns with students and citizens raise awareness of global environmental issues and encourage practical action for the Earth.

Our Direction

Environmental action for future generations and the Earth

DAEJAYON turns environmental awareness into sustainable change through education, campaigns, and global networks.

History

History

Key milestones of DAEJAYON are summarized below.

2008

Beginning of Environmental Activities

  • Started environmental activities with the Campus Environmental Guardians in June.
2009

Expansion of Campus Environmental Activities

  • Held campus environmental seminars.
  • Participated in the GEF movement launching ceremony.
  • Held an environmental seminar with a Sookmyung Women’s University environmental club.
2010

Building Environmental Networks

  • Held a wetland ecology visit around the DMZ for World Wetlands Day.
  • Participated in the founding general meeting of the Gyeonggi Green Campus Council.
  • Launched DAEJAYON environmental reporters.
  • Approved as an NGO member at the 75th IUCN Council.
2012

Strengthening Green Campus and Education

  • Held global environmental leadership training for university students.
  • Signed a four-party MOU with Gyeonggi Province, the Gyeonggi Green Campus Council, and Green Korea United.
  • Conducted Little DAEJAYON environmental classes at Daemyeong Middle School.
2013

Expansion of School and International Cooperation

  • Signed a Green School agreement with Daewang Middle School.
  • Held a Green Festival to help environmental refugees.
  • Supported the 4th Gyeonggi Green Campus International Forum.
  • Cooperated with the Australian Campuses Towards Sustainability.
2016

Awards and Campus Activities

  • Received the Green Climate Award.
  • Launched Little DAEJAYON environmental activists and environmental classes.
  • Carried out KGCAUS community activities.
  • Conducted campus activities with Nature+ at Shingu College.
2017

City and Global Environmental Activities

  • Launched Little DAEJAYON environmental activists and classes.
  • Received an Excellence Award from the Seoul Environmental Awards.
  • Held the Green World Ambassador appointment ceremony organized by The Green Organisation.
2018

Overseas Campus Activities

  • Held a Green Campus campaign at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
  • Organized an eco-handkerchief campaign.
  • Continued Little DAEJAYON environmental activities and classes.
  • Carried out activities with Nature Plus at Shingu College.

Contact

Contact

For inquiries about DAEJAYON activities, environmental education, campus partnerships, or international environmental campaigns, please contact us by email.

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greatnature.org
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