Waves of Waste: When Nature Meets Neglect

submitted by Malta Visual and Performing Arts : Jethro Azzopardi Duca 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media
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Dissemination description: on school facebook page and personal facebook page
sustainable development goal(s): climate action, life below water, life on land, responsible consumption and production, sustainable cities and communities
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry


This image captures the remains of a once-seaworthy boat, now stranded and deteriorating among overgrown vegetation and discarded waste. The peeling paint and broken structure tell a story of abandonment, while the surrounding litter highlights a broader issue—human neglect of both land and sea. Once a vessel of exploration, it now stands as a stark reminder of our responsibility toward the environment. Will we continue to let our surroundings decay, or will we take action to protect and restore them?