Participation

Is this the right address?

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook of youth group, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Quite a paradox!! Doesn’t the site itself classify as ‘junk’?



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The best of both worlds.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

The balance of urban and rural environments co-existing with nature.



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Destroying our friend’s natural habitat.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Are we living in the ‘age of selfishness’? Destroying an animal’s natural habitat to build our “comfortable” habitat.



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How media affects Europeans.

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Thea Falzon  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The effects of media on Europeans – the good and the bad.



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The entanglement of environment and rubbish.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

As we are trying to admire some greenery that our country has left, we cannot help but notice that it is also being heavily polluted.



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Your Carbon Footprint affects Glaciers

submitted by Independent Candidate : Francesca De Bono  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases you generate in your daily actions. The Nature Conservancy state that “to have the best chance of avoiding a 2℃ rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050”. Simple daily actions increase your carbon footprint, such as, using cars, cooling systems, consumption of meat, etc. Changing your habits will help save our glaciers.



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The Wild Extinction oof Honey Bees

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Giuseppe Grech, Nikolai Jovincin, Thomas Cilia, Timothy Axisa  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Bees, essential for pollinating three-quarters of crucial crops, face alarming threats. Declining nectar levels, as highlighted by the UN, signify a concerning trend. Their role extends beyond honey production; they’re pivotal for pollinating human-consumed crops, with 84% relying on bees and insects. Yet, over the past decade, bee populations have plummeted due to various challenges like diseases, pests, and environmental factors such as air pollution and electromagnetic fields. To safeguard bees, promoting bee-friendly practices is imperative. This entails cultivating bee-friendly farms, planting bee-attracting flora like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, and transitioning away from synthetic pesticides. Community efforts, like the Ħaż-Żebbug local council’s initiative to preserve wildflowers for bees, are crucial. Government support, particularly through EU funds for organic farming, can accelerate this transition. Together, we must prioritize the preservation of bees, ensuring a flourishing future for both them and humanity.



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Mental health

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Shymon Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Investigating mental health which may affect all humans, whatever their career of job.



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Turtles need our help!!

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Daniel Bonello, Emerson Muscat, Kian Dimech, Raphael Scerri  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The Mediterranean Sea is becoming a perilous place for its inhabitants, particularly turtles, due to plastic pollution. Every year, numerous turtles perish after being ensnared in floating nets or ingesting plastic bags, mistaking them for jellyfish. Research reveals that ingesting plastic increases their risk of death by 25%, hindering their ability to breathe and eat. Shockingly, up to 90% of young turtles in some regions have consumed plastic. Ghost nets and fishing hooks also pose threats. Solutions include beach clean-ups, proper waste disposal, and changes in fishing practices to minimize turtle entanglement. These challenges underscore the urgent need to protect marine habitats and mitigate human-induced threats. By addressing plastic pollution and adopting responsible fishing techniques, we can safeguard the future of marine life, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for all.



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Protecting the lives of frogs

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Gregory Scicluna, Julian Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

In a world where people are taking over the homes of animals, frogs are silently asking for help. They face many problems like not having enough clean water to live in. But during the pandemic, when things were quieter, they had a better life with cleaner surroundings. Now, it’s important for the Maltese government and groups like Ambjent Malta to clean up places where frogs live, just like they did in Wied Liemu. They also need to protect frogs from animals like the American crayfish that eat them. By doing this, we can make sure frogs stick around for a long time, which is good for nature and for us.



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