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We know that our planet is getting warmer and that humans have caused this by creating extra greenhouse gases.  

If we are going to maintain the delicate balance that our precious atmosphere provides, we need to stop adding more gases into our air and take action to remove the ones that are already there.  

The things we do every day contribute to our ‘Carbon Footprint’. The good news is this means we can all be part of the solution through our choices and actions.  

For this challenge you could consider: 

  • Investigating the impact of a warming planet on weather, sea levels, habitats and food production 
  • How to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and methane your school and community produces 
  • The importance of youth voice in affecting change 
  • Removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere using nature and technology 
  • Finding the hidden carbon in the things that we purchase 

Essential information for this challenge

You need to cover the following points in your video. 

  • Introduce your school and your Earthshot and why you chose the Build a Waste-Free World challenge. 
  • Share your school-based solution – what have you done or plan to do and why?  
  • How has it made a difference or how will you know if it has made a difference?  
  • Share your global innovative solution, the research behind it and what impact you would hope it can make. 
  • Any other information that you want to include that is relevant for the judges.  

Remember to be creative with your video and try to ‘sell’ your idea! 

Videos should be shot in landscape and be no longer than three minutes. 

Entries are welcome in English and Welsh, and we can accept up to five entries per school. The deadline is 18.00 on Friday 10 April.   

Watch this year’s winner and finalists and be inspired

Winner: Fochriw Primary School
Finalist: Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes
Finalist: Ysgol Bro Carmel

Need help with your Climate Challenge Cymru entry?

Contact your local Eco-Schools Wales officer

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