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Covering over 70% of the Earth, the ocean is our planet’s life support system. It supplies us with fresh water and oxygen, soaks up heat and absorbs carbon dioxide, regulates the climate, influences our weather, and affects our health. 

The ocean is home to incredible biodiversity and contains the greatest abundance of life on our planet. 

60% of the Welsh population live in a coastal zone and many of our major towns and cities are located along the coast. 

For this challenge you might consider: 

  • The impact of over-fishing 
  • Ocean / river pollution from plastics and chemicals 
  • The importance of seagrass, seaweed and other ocean plants 
  • What happens if ocean water gets warmer 
  • How what goes down the drain can sometimes end up in our rivers and oceans 

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: Gwernyfed High School
Finalist: Llandogo Primary School
Finalist: Whitchurch Primary School
Finalist: Ysgol Ty Fynnon

Need help with your Climate Challenge Cymru entry?

Contact your local Eco-Schools Wales officer

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