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Honorable Mention

The Silent Struggles of Wildlife

submitted by Gozo College Agius de Soldanis Middle School Victoria Gozo : EkoSkola Committee
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

With urban sprawl and increase in traffic, nature struggles to adapt. This lizard on the pavement is a stark reminder of how urbanisation disrupts local ecosystems.

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Jack Hammett
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

This photograph captures a moment of contrast—looking through a window of vibrant plants at a digger tearing up the road. It symbolizes how urban development and construction are gradually eroding the natural world around us, raising questions about the long-term impact of such changes on our environment and future. We need balance between progress and nature.

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : JAKE GRIMA
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

Silent cries beneath the waves: a fish trapped in a plastic prison; a stark reminder of humanity’s footprint on nature’s heart.

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Katrina Gauci
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

While nature thrives, human waste lingers. Can we shift towards sustainability before our footprint overshadows the wild?

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
filed under Photos Staged Campaign Photo
awarded: Honorable Mention

A tiny snail explores a human-made object left in nature. What seems like harmless litter can disrupt ecosystems in ways we never expect. This image captures the stark reality of environmental degradation. The contrast between the discarded bottle and the resilient snail symbolizes nature’s silent battle against human pollution. While waste may seem harmless or forgotten, its impact lingers, affecting even the smallest creatures. The intrusion of waste into ecosystems, urges us to reconsider our footprint. Will we continue to let nature adapt to our waste, or will we take responsibility for preserving it?

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Mate Buishvili
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

A large crane extends its arm into the harbour water, dredging the seabed as part of ongoing construction or maintenance work. The murky water swirls around the excavator’s bucket, disturbed by the movement of sediment. In the background, boats and industrial structures hint at a busy port environment. The scene raises questions about marine habitat disruption, coastal development, and the balance between economic progress and environmental preservation.

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Marie Angele Mercieca
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Honorable Mention

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Leah Gaffiero for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

Malta is one of the most traffic jam places in Europe. In September 2023, Malta had 436,007 registered vehicles. Most of these vehicles, approximately 73.9% were passenger vehicles. With a population of approximately 542,051, this means that for every three people there are two cars. This high number of cars in Malta is the cause to Malta’s traffic and pollution problem.

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Anna Maria Startev for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Honorable Mention

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Adonai Deidun for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

During the English lesson our educators often initiate and facilitate debating discussions on national and global environmental issues. The aim is to help us students understand the importance of the environment and how it affects us. We are encouraged to read articles and research about some environmental topics and then we discuss them in class. We also prepare material on the topic like presentations, charts, drawings, posters and articles to help us reflect on our role as responsible, global citizens. My interest in this topic began during one of these discussions. I chose to write an article, and then my teacher encouraged me to participate in the YRE competition.

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