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A Sticky Situation
submitted by St. Nicholas College - Rabat Middle School : Caitlin Sammut, Elisa Polidano, Gianluca Formosa, Kyra Grech, Leah Camilleri, Maria Caterina Bianco, Neil Sammut for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, radio, school media, website
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Podcasts
The podcast investigates chewing gum as an environmental issue, exploring its synthetic plastic composition, its status as the world’s second most common form of litter, and the cost of its removal from public spaces. The students conducted original fieldwork along Triq Kola Xara in Rabat, conducted a survey with the school population using a structured questionnaire on Microsoft Forms, and incorporated real data, expert facts, and proposed solutions. All audio was recorded was done at school. The podcast advocates for biodegradable alternatives, responsible disposal, and greater public awareness of an issue that is both local and global in scale.
Read MoreA Sticky Situation
submitted by St. Nicholas College - Rabat Middle School : Caitlin Sammut, Elisa Polidano, Gianluca Formosa, Kyra Grech, Maria Caterina Bianco, Neil Sammut for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, radio, school media, website
filed under
Podcasts
The podcast investigates chewing gum as an environmental issue, exploring its synthetic plastic composition, its status as the world’s second most common form of litter, and the cost of its removal from public spaces. The students conducted original fieldwork along Triq Kola Xara in Rabat, conducted a survey with the school population using a structured questionnaire on Microsoft Forms, and incorporated real data, expert facts, and proposed solutions. All audio was recorded was done at school. The podcast advocates for biodegradable alternatives, responsible disposal, and greater public awareness of an issue that is both local and global in scale.
Read MoreBut surely we have enough? Right???
submitted by St. Aloysius College Secondary School : Julian Agius Scicluna for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): website
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Articles
As part of his participation in the Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) competition, Julian Agius Scicluna explores the global challenge of food scarcity and food security, highlighting that hunger is not caused by a lack of food but by unequal distribution and limited access. Despite the world producing enough food, around 673 million people still face hunger, showing the importance of better global cooperation and fair allocation of resources. The article also discusses how globalisation, conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, and instability in regions like the Middle East have disrupted food supply chains and made achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially Zero Hunger, more difficult. Julian explains that food insecurity also affects local communities that depend heavily on agriculture and are vulnerable to climate change and unpredictable weather. He further highlights the issue of food waste in Europe, showing the imbalance between abundance and need.
Read MoreThe art behind the applause
submitted by Maria Regina College Mosta Secondary Lily of the Valley : Khrystyna Kucherenko, Yelyzaveta Gryazyuk for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
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Long form reporting video Video Clips
What you see on stage is only half the story. At Maria Regina College, Lily of the Valley, Mosta, a school panto becomes a powerful example of collaboration between teachers and students. Through creativity and teamwork, recycled materials are transformed into innovative sets and costumes—turning ideas into meaningful action. This is more than a performance; it is quality education in action. Students learn by doing, building responsibility, creativity, and real-world skills beyond the classroom. By reimagining waste, the project promotes responsible consumption, supports sustainable communities, and encourages innovation, while fostering respect for life on land. At its heart are partnerships—showing how working together can create lasting impact.
Read MoreMalta’s fragile ecosystems under threat by modern progress
submitted by St. Aloysius College Secondary School : Julian Agius Scicluna
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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One Take Photo Photos
Image Caption: Malta’s fragile ecosystems under threat by modern progress Summary of the description being used for the image: This image highlights the environmental crisis in Malta, where rapid, unsustainable development is threatening fragile ecosystems, farmland, and vital green spaces. Across The Maltese Islands, urban sprawl is expanding too quickly for nature to recover, raising concerns about food security and biodiversity loss. Indigenous species face increasing risk of extinction, while the loss of the islands’ “green lung” reduces natural protection against climate change. As green areas disappear, air quality declines and temperatures rise, leaving Malta more vulnerable and questioning how long its environment can withstand such pressure.


