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Powys County Times
19-07-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Powys school praised for environmental achievements
A Powys secondary school has been praised for its environmental achievements after winning a national award. Gwernyfed High School in Powys scooped the Revive Our Oceans category at the 2025 Climate Challenge Cymru Awards for its efforts to protect marine life and raise awareness about ocean conservation. Councillor Pete Roberts, Powys County Council's cabinet member for a learning Powys, said: "This is a remarkable achievement for Gwernyfed High School and a shining example of the power of youth-led climate action. "The Eco-Club's passion, creativity and teamwork are truly inspiring. "We are incredibly proud of their success and the positive message it sends to schools across Powys. "Credit must also go to the wider school community for nurturing a strong culture of environmental responsibility. "This award reflects not only the pupils' dedication but also the school's commitment to empowering young people to lead the way in tackling the climate and nature emergencies." The awards, held in Cardiff celebrated schools across Wales. Gwernyfed's entry was one of hundreds submitted and secured the Eco-Club a place in the national final. Members of the Eco-Club said taking part left a 'lasting impression'. Megan, a pupil, said: "We really enjoyed the competition, creating the video and the poster. "This competition has inspired us to do even more to help our school environment, and seeing what other schools have done has given us lots of ideas. "We are really happy to have had this opportunity." Fleur, another club member, said: "A completely unforgettable experience. "The hard work, and fun, leading up to the competition was amazing. "The event was utterly inspiring. "I found it interesting to see new ideas and meet like-minded people who care for our environment." Sorcha added: "Entering the Climate Change Cymru competition wasn't about winning, but looking at how we can help our environment. "Winning was an amazing outcome for us. "It was nice to get the recognition for what we are trying to achieve and reassured us we are making a difference." The team impressed judges with their practical solutions to reduce ocean pollution and promote marine conservation. They were presented with a trophy and certificate by Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker in front of an audience of peers, educators, and environmental leaders. Sian Jenkins, interim headteacher at Gwernyfed High School, said: "We are really proud of our creative, innovative, and amazing Eco-Club pupils at Gwernyfed High School. "Their passion for protecting our oceans is truly inspiring. "Together, we can work collaboratively to secure a brighter future for our planet and make a positive impact on the environment. "We celebrate our students' achievements and look forward to their continued dedication." Climate Challenge Cymru is a national competition for schools in Wales, encouraging pupils to develop solutions to environmental issues through short video submissions. It is delivered by Keep Wales Tidy's Eco-Schools Wales team, in partnership with the Welsh Government.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Visits Monaco to Warn of Urgent Need to Protect the Ocean
Prince William has made a solo trip to Monaco to deliver a keynote speech on the need to protect the ocean. The Prince of Wales was welcomed by the country's Prince Albert as he arrived this morning to attend the Blue Economy and Finance Forum. William was invited to the event in his capacity as founder of the Earthshot Prize, an initiative that has seen him step up his visibility as a leader on environmental issues. 'Put simply: the ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself. But, only if together, we act now,' the Prince said at Monaco's event venue the Grimaldi Forum. 'Let us act together with urgency and optimism while we still have the chance.' William's Earthshot Prize was designed to encourage optimism over what can be done to protect the planet. Every year, it awards £1 million each in prize money to solutions across five categories. One of those categories is Revive Our Oceans, and William was joined at the event in Monaco by several Earthshot finalists and winners. A royal aide described William's appearance at the forum today as part of his work as a global statesman. While members of the royal family cannot be political, they are able to raise awareness around humanitarian issues and subjects of national and global concern. Just like his father King Charles and his grandfather Prince Philip, Prince William feels passionately about the importance of using his platform to speak out about the environment. An aide previously disclosed that William started the Earthshot Prize because he wanted to be able to look his children in the eye and say he had done everything he could to fight climate change. Ahead of the Prince's appearance at the Monaco forum, which took place on World Oceans Day and ahead of a UN Ocean conference which starts Monday, Kensington Palace released a video of William in conversation with Sir David Attenborough. The celebrated naturalist, who has recently made a film about the Ocean, told the Prince of his concerns over damage to the ocean floor. "What we have done to the deep ocean floor is just unspeakably awful,' Sir David said. 'I mean, if you did anything remotely like it on land, everybody would be up in arms. If this film does anything, if it just shifts public awareness, it'll be very, very important. And I only hope that people who see it will recognize that something must be done before we destroy this great treasure.' You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
