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What’s on the Menu?

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Matteo Abela; Myron Chetcuti for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

The barren-state condition of the Mediterranean subtidal rocky habitats due to the ever-reducing sea urchin density is a widespread wonder. Possibly due to overfishing of this consumable fishery resource, which locally is a delicacy. The aim of this photo creation is to raise awareness and create an opportunity to press action for the development of sustainable fishing and economy. This photo was created as part of our work on the Blue-Med Project and SDG 14 Life Below Water. We had the opportunity to interview a couple of local fishermen and one of them remarked on the ever-reducing sea urchin density due to over-fishing from divers using scuba gear. Sea urchins fetch a high price at the local markets because they are a delicacy and a popular dish at restaurants. To catch sea urchins from the sea floor one must dive several times and hold their breathe underwater, whereas, using scuba

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Matteo Abela; Myron Checuti for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Keldan Camilleri for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

We need to stop using petrol cars or diesel cars and start using electric cars. We need to stop cutting trees because trees take away carbon dioxide. If we want cooler air and not have heatwaves in summer we need to follow these RULES. If we follow them we will have much more fun with cooler air in summer but obviously not freezing air.

submitted by Sacred Heart College : Melissa Sansone Sciberras, Nicole Farrugia Wismayer for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, Students' personal social media platforms
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry

What happened to our precious world? Is there really anything left to see here? Construction is one of the largest industries in Malta. The high demand for property development in Malta is having a significant impact on the island’s natural environment. One of the main concerns is the loss of green spaces and the fragmentation of habitats due to urbanization. Additionally, the construction process can lead to soil erosion, water and noise pollution and can have negative effects on local biodiversity. Furthermore, construction activities generate large amounts of waste, which can be difficult to manage and dispose of in a sustainable manner. While the Maltese government has introduced regulations to minimize the environmental impact of construction, there is still much work to be done to ensure that construction activities are carried out in a sustainable and responsible way that preserves Malta’s natural environment for future generations. Building excessive buildings everywhere is ruining our natural environment, filling our hometowns with apartment blocks, offices, casinos and hotels. What about our new generations? What oxygen are we breathing? When are we going to stop building unsustainably? Are we ready to start taking down built-up areas and return them to nature, by planting trees instead? Location: St. Julian’s, Malta

submitted by Sacred Heart College : Emma Cassar, Mattea Abdilla for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

The picture shows that there’s so much plastic in the ocean, that the fish are almost becoming plastic themselves by the amounts of plastic they devour every day!

submitted by Sacred Heart College : Dana Marie Borg and Elisa Fava for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

By this picture we are trying to show that many people are ignoring plastic. We can see a lot of plastic on our greenery and people are not doing anything about it. We should recycle all this plastic as it protects the environment. Plastic can release harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil, which can then seep into groundwater or other surrounding water sources, and also the ecosystem. This plastic usually ends up in the ocean and harm marine life.

submitted by St Martin's College : Noya Cohen Shwartz for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Global warming is the greatest threat known to humankind. Are we too late to make a change? Our ignorance and our silence are evident in our daily lives. Ice sheets and glaciers are shrinking, temperatures are rising, and species are in danger. We increase the earth’s temperature by burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests, and farming livestock. This leads to more significant amounts of greenhouse gases, increasing the greenhouse effect and global warming. According to NASA, without significant action, global temperature is on track to rise by 2.5 °C to 4.5 °C (4.5 °F to 8 °F) by 2100. Abraham Lincoln said, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Our responsibility is to do everything we can to protect and save the planet.

submitted by MVPA : Jethro Azzopardi Duca for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

You ride the bike to reduce pollution. You ride the bike to exercise. You ride the bike because it’s fun. But the real reason is that while everyone is stuck in a huge line of traffic, the bicycle rider passes by undisturbed. Just as they say … Slow but sure wins the race!

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Augustine Saadallah, Dejan Tabone, Kyle Manicolo, Luca Abdilla Parnis, Luca Piccione for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

Fish, seabirds, and marine animals are injured or killed by plastic trash in the ocean. At least 267 species have been affected by marine plastic pollution globally, including 86% of the sea turtle, 44% of the seabird, and 43% of the marine mammal species.

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Emma Scerri, Roxanne Grech, Shayanne Mifsud for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

Could we survive without plastic? Is a world without plastic waste possible? Plastic is such a useful material that we won’t be able to live a world without it. Nonetheless, we may strive towards a world free of pollution and plastic trash. We can do it if all work hand in hand together.

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