Best Entry

Embrace the Night Flyers

submitted by Immaculate Conception School St. Jeanne Antide College Tarxien : Elisa Vassallo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media, website
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry

This video titled ‘Embracing the Night Flyers’ focuses on raising awareness about the critical role bats play in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. It aims to clarify common misconceptions about bats, which are often unfairly perceived as dangerous to humans. In reality, bats offer numerous benefits to the environment, agriculture, and ecosystems, such as controlling insect populations and pollinating plants. The video also highlights the importance of preserving these remarkable creatures, emphasising their ecological value. Additionally, it sheds light on how Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park serves as a vital shelter for bats, providing them with a safe habitat to thrive. Through this informative piece, the video seeks to educate the public on the importance of bat conservation and the positive impact these creatures have on both nature and human activities. YouTube link to the video:  



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A Cleaner Tomorrow Starts Today

submitted by St Augustine College : Isaac Borg 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, School magazine, school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry

A flipped bucket reveals cigarette butts, showcasing the hidden pollution we often overlook. A striking reminder to keep our world cleaner



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Mesmerised

submitted by Gozo College Agius de Soldanis Middle School : EkoSkola Committee 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
filed under Photo Story Photos
awarded: Best Entry

Foraging, using pesticide-free nettle. The tiny snail is living proof.



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Save our Oceans… Say NO to Plastic

submitted by Dun Manwel Attard St. Nicholas College Wardija school : Axel Gialanze  for 19-25
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Short form campaign video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry

Plastic pollution in the ocean is one of the most significant environmental threats to marine life. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food or get entangled in it. This hinders them from moving and hunting for food resulting in starvation or drowning. Save our oceans and say no to plastic. Together we can make waves! This is the link to the video on Youtube:



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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
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?



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From Eco-School student to environment entrepreneur.

submitted by Immaculate Conception School, Tarxien : Kyla Nicole Psaila  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Facebook page and shared by influencer, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

The article is about how Eco-Schools is a great opportunity for anyone and how greatly it can affect your life. It also is about how positively it affected Samira Axiak. An ex Eco-School student who is now an environmental entrepreneur. She is also a thrift shop co-owner with Maya Mifsud. The article has also a transcribed interview that I carried out with her. It shares information about the shop and her views and perspectives on certain things.



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Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist, WasteServ Award

Plastic Oceans International state that “50% of all plastic produced (380 million tons per year) is for single-use purposes – used for just minutes and then thrown away”. So let’s wash 1-time plastic bags and use them several times. Who said it’s a 1-time plastic?



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Adaptability Despite Adversity

submitted by Ninu Cremona Gozo College Secondary School : Emma Lynn Cauchi  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

Two adult ducks watch over their ducklings as they make the most of a pothole filled with filthy water, showcasing nature’s resilience in the face of urban challenges.



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Act fast Save the hedgehogs

submitted by MRC NAXXAR PRIMARY : Liam Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist



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Resilience Under Care

submitted by San Gwann Primary : Amy Borg Stevens  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Series Of Photos
awarded: Best Entry

In this series of images captured at Xrobb il-Ghagin Sustainable Development Centre, injured turtles find refuge and healing amidst compassionate care. Each photograph portrays the delicate beauty of these creatures, in contrast with the trash that injured them and the visible scars and injuries they bear. Through the lens of these snapshots, viewers witness the resilience of these turtles as they undergo rehabilitation and treatment, guided by the dedicated staff of the Centre. Amidst the tranquil surroundings of the Centre, the images convey a sense of hope and renewal, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts in safeguarding vulnerable species. We are invited to reflect on the impact of human activity on wildlife and the crucial role of such places in nurturing and protecting our natural world.



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