Students in Slovakia invited to enter climate change design competition

Climate Advocates in Slovakia are challenging secondary school pupils to enter a climate change design competition. As part of the SCIENCEWEAR competition created by the advocates, young people aged between 14-18 are being encouraged to design a T-shirt to reflect the impact of global warming or draw attention to the need to cut CO₂ emissions. The aim of the competition is to increase awareness of climate issues among young people in Slovakia and make their voices heard. Prizes will be handed out to the winners and the winning design will be displayed on Challenge Europe website. Climate Advocates will negotiate its production with a T-shirt manufacturer.

More details on the British Council Slovakia website.

All over Europe, young people are mobilising around climate change issues.  This was evident at a recent event organised by Energy Crossroads Denmark, at which around 300 European students gathered to discuss the challenges we’re facing regarding energy generation.

We were part of a team of 23 British students, sponsored by the British Council and co-ordinated by the UK Youth Climate Coalition, that attended the 3-day conference of talks, discussions and workshops.

Ukraine is known to be one of the least energy efficient countries in the world. Around 40–60% of the energy produced is wasted and the majority of it by communal buildings and houses. Shocked by these facts Climate Advocates in Ukraine decided to act by informing representatives from schools, universities, orphanages, NGOs and students on ways in which they can decrease energy consumption and increase energy efficiency. To achieve this goal a series of events were held in Lviv: a seminar on "Energy saving-practical experience", an Energy City Quest and a "Ecotruth", a theatre forum during March.

Glitter. Elegance. Glamour. There is something in the air. The final touch of make-up backstage and the show can begin! To the rhythm of sensual music, the catwalk hosts beautiful models…all wearing clothes that can change our way of thinking about fashion. You can see a dress made out of plastic bags, even out of a carpet! Creativity is walking on the catwalk along with the idea of sustainable fashion.