Past Entries

Solar Bulb

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College University of Malta : Marie Therese Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

An ordinary bulb lit by the setting sun and power lines in the background recall the urgent need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and invest more in solar energy sources. A sustainable future depends highly on renewable energy sources.



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S.O.S – Save Our Seas

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College University of Malta : Marie Therese Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

A lifeguard’s ring on a beach reminds of measures taken to protect human lives. But are we using the same yard stick to safeguard our seas?



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Jellyfish Invasion – Freak … of nature, or human impact?

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College University of Malta : Marie Therese Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Jellyfish blooms are a natural part of the lifecycle of these invertebrates. However, one can question whether, or to what extent, the timing and size of these blooms is being affected by human impact through pollution, climate change, and disruption of marine ecosystems.



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Your environmental footprint – Walking with, or against, nature?

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College University of Malta : Marie Therese Pavia  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry

All your actions and choices have some impact on the environment. It’s up to you to decide to what extent. Hence, by making sustainable choices, you can reduce your environmental footprint.



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Soil…. an essential natural resource

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College University of Malta : Aidan Gauci, Marie Therese Pavia  for 19-25
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

Soil is an essential resource to which many do not give much thought. It can take thousands of years to form and is fundamental, directly and indirectly, to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unfortunately, in our country, it is increasingly under threat. This video about soil in Malta was produced by Marie Therese Pavia and Aidan Gauci (University of Malta, Ġ.F Abela Junior College) as part of the Young Reporters for the Environment competition 2020. It investigates issues related to local soil so as to raise awareness and knowledge about this vital natural resource. The following is the link of the video:    



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Cycling the Talk

submitted by G. F. Abela Junior College : Isaac Sam Camilleri  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, tv, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist, Sustainable Mobility Award

Malta one of the smallest nations in the EU with the highest population density, despite its tiny size, has a very high rate of car usage. Being a student myself I decided to investigate why bikes to commute are not so popular. I investigated this by interviewing the president of the NGO Bicycle Advocacy Group BAG, my college Principal, Transport Malta (TM), Infrastructure Malta (IM) and the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Dr. Ian Borg.



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An interview with a member of the Bicycle Advocacy Group (BAG)

submitted by Sliema St Joseph Senior School : Edrienne Galea  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

An interview was conducted with Mr Steve Zammit Lupi, a member of the Bicycle Advocacy Group, in order to get more information about bicycles and their presence in our country, as well as the benefits of switching to bicycles as a mode of transport.



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Less Packaging, Less Waste

submitted by Sliema St Joseph Senior School : Alexandra Vassallo, Christine Casha  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Participation

Alexandra Vassallo and Christine Casha, Senior 2 students, have finalized their poster as their entry for the YRE project. They noticed that there was waste of food and excessive use of single-use plastic as part of the Ninu l-Bninu Scheme for the distribution of fruit and vegetables in schools. They designed a poster to show what is happening at the moment and what they suggest could be the solution, while keeping in mind that healthy eating needs to be promoted in schools. They divided their poster into 9 sections and drew scenes from the school. Their suggestion is that the scheme would alternatively offer whole fruit instead of fruit which is chopped up and put in single-use plastic containers. They support their claim by saying that since fruit is not peeled it will last longer and there will be less waste of food and less plastic packaging which is ending



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Litterless Initiatives in the Cottonera Area

submitted by Cospicua Senior Secondary School St. Margaret College Verdala : Aceline Grixti, Annastasia Darmanin, Katriel Zahra, Kylieanna Apap, Martina Magro, Maruska Pulis  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: 1st place Litter less Campaign, 2nd place international, Finalist

This video shows students of SMC Senior Secondary School, Verdala, Cospicua, doing an investigation about the large usage of plastics that people consume daily. Students did a vox-pop at the Vittoriosa Street Market where among a couple of questions, participants were encouraged to give their feedback about the usage of plastic bags. An interview was also carried out with the three Mayors of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. Although a lot of information was provided to the students, this short video only shows comments about plastic usage and other solutions provided by local councils to reduce plastic consumption. You Tube Link:



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TUNNEL VISION?

submitted by San Anton School : Elena Castaldi Paris, Nina Mamo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The proposed project of an underwater tunnel between mainlnd malta and the sister island of Gozo will leave a negative environmental impact on the sea and land. The digging and dredging needed for the project will disturb habitats and destroy ecosystems in the area. Gozo offers unique characteristics that are diverse from Mlata. The villages spread out along the island are of cultural interest in their own quaint way. Will this be jeopardized if the tunnel link materialises and Gozo will be turned into a smaller version of hectic mainland Malta? Give citizens a voice and see what the majority says!



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