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.



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Digging Away at OUR Future

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.



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SILENT CRIES BENEATH THE WAVES

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.



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Resilience versus Decay

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?



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Curious Encounters: When Wildlife Meets Waste

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?



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Machines vs. Marine Life

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.



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People are throwing cigarette stubs on the streets and beaches and they are making the environment dirtier!

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



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