Past Entries

How Climate Change Threatens Our Food Supply

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Nicholas Buhagiar  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles

Climate change is making it harder and more expensive to grow and access food. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and disrupted supply chains damage crops, limit production, and increase prices. As the climate continues to warm, millions of people risk facing hunger and food insecurity unless urgent action is taken.



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Traffic and Air Pollution: What are we really breathing at school?

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Year 6 Rebbiegha  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles

This investigation explores the air quality around a school located near a busy road in San Ġwann. By measuring nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels with diffusion tubes and carrying out traffic counts, students discovered that their school’s air pollution was nearly three times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended limit. The study shows how traffic, road design, and environmental factors affect the air children breathe — and highlights simple actions everyone can take to reduce pollution and protect both health and the climate.



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Caring for Our Sea: Protecting Life Below Water

submitted by San Gwann Primary : San Gwann Primary Football Team 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos

Cleaning the sand at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay. By removing litter from the sand and seaweed, they helped prevent waste from entering the ocean and harming marine life. Their actions reflect the spirit of SDG 14: Life Below Water, proving that even simple community efforts can make a real difference in protecting fragile coastal ecosystems.



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Small Actions, Big Change

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Leonardo Bonnici  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips

Walking around I noticed some litter on the ground. I picked it up, and placed it in the correct bin. This simple act highlights how everyone can help protect the environment. Even small choices — like cleaning up waste — can inspire others and make our shared spaces cleaner and healthier.



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One Bottle, Big Impact

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Jamal Sobka 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

A single plastic bottle lies on the soil, already pressed into the ground. What seems small becomes a long-lasting problem: plastic breaks into microplastics, polluting earth and harming new plant growth. Protecting nature starts with preventing the waste we leave behind.



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When Small Litter Becomes a Big Problem

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Jady Borg 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

Torn pieces of paper scatter across the ground, carried by wind and neglect. Even lightweight litter harms local spaces, attracting more waste and damaging the environment bit by bit. Clean communities begin with simple choices — leaving no trace behind.



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A Beautiful Place, an Avoidable Mess

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Carla Borg 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

A sunny public space welcomes visitors, yet a discarded bag left on the roadside breaks the scene. Even one piece of unmanaged waste disrupts the environment and signals how urgently everyday habits must change. Clean surroundings start with simple responsibility — from each of us.



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Protecting Our Seas, One Handful at a Time

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Arianna Borg  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips

We could spot lots of pieces of trash floating in the sea so we decided to collect as much as possible before placing it in the proper bin. This simple action shows how anyone can help protect marine life and keep our coasts clean. Even small efforts make a big difference in the fight against ocean pollution.



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Keep It Clean: Our Environment Depends on Us

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Thias Carbonaro  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips

The video shows litter scattered on the ground while reminding us that keeping our surroundings clean is everyone’s responsibility. The message is simple but powerful: waste should never be left behind. A cleaner environment starts with each person choosing to dispose of trash properly.  



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Recycling Left Behind

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Nina Piccione 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

By Recycling bins are meant to protect the environment, yet waste left outside defeats their purpose. When rubbish is not disposed of properly, recycling systems fail and pollution increases. Protecting our planet requires responsibility from everyone.



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