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Here are the 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize.

Watch #INHERIT_eu video to learn more about this project and its approach!

Blue Peter has launched a contest to find young inventors, problem solvers and change-makers across the UK. The new Blue Peter competition will give creative young minds the chance to be recognised by Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot Prize. The prize highlights people and businesses around the globe who are working to solve issues linked to the environment and climate change. Blue Peter is looking for aspiring environment champions and leaders between the ages of 5 to 15 to submit an idea or invention which they think will help create a healthy and sustainable future. Entrants will need to explain what their idea looks like, how it can be used and what benefit it could bring to the planet. If you are thinking of entering, you'll also need to submit a drawing or poster to bring your idea to life. All ideas will need to be linked to one of the five Earthshots or goals which are the focus of the prize. These are: Fix our climate Protect and restore nature Clean our air Revive our oceans Build a waste-free world All the ideas submitted will be judged in age categories and there will be five overall winners, one for each of the Earthshot categories. The winners will each receive a certificate and win an exclusive Blue Peter Orange badge which is given to competition winners. They will also be invited to take part in special VIP filming with Blue Peter and will receive a copy of the Earthshot Prize book 'A Handbook for Dreamers and Thinkers: Solutions to Repair our Planet'. https://lnkd.in/eG99Jj6j The competition closes on Monday 28th October 2024 at 5pm and the winner will be announced on Blue Peter in 2025. #earthshot #environment #regenerative #education #youngleaders #nature #sustainability #climatechange https://lnkd.in/ef6nU22t

This is no inconsequential matter. The melting of Greenland ice affects sealevel rise, the proper conditions for marine life to exist, as well as important ocean currents that form in that region but that influence climate in many others parts of the world. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY IMPACT EVERYONE’S LIVES. We must demand #climateactionnow: 🚫⛽️ ban fossil fuels ⛔️💨 plug methane leaks 🔌🌎 electrify everything 🛠️👩🌾 reform food production systems 🥬🫘 eat plant-based diets ♻️🗑️ reduce waste in all sectors including food 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏻♂️🚌 invest to in walkable cities and public transportation 🧱🏗️ develop low-emission cement, green steel and sustainable aviation fuels 🔁🛍️ support circular economies Solutions exist and are 100% economically and technologically feasible. #VOTE #ADVOCATE #EDUCATE yourself and others. Ready to learn more and get involved? 💡💪🏽❤️🔥 Check out West Los Angeles College’s Climate Change Studies and Environmental Justice Pathway, Certificates and Degrees here https://lnkd.in/gZf_f55r And follow the CA Center for Climate Change Education for updates and info.

If this image isn't enough to get you to ramp up action on climate change, I'm not sure what is. 😱 Terrifying. 💪🏽 But also motivating at the same time - there is so much we can and must do. Highly recommend following Sophia Kianni and Climate Cardinals if you aren't already. #sustainability #climateaction #thetimeisnow

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As Prince William says, "individuals, communities and nations are innovating like never before." Each year, five of these brilliant solutions are highlighted, celebrated and nurtured by The Earthshot Prize but in fact, these stories are just the tip of the iceberg, with many, many more innovative projects happening across the globe that we may never even hear of. This gives me great hope. Hear more about the incredible progress made by some of the Earthshot finalists towards protecting and restoring our planet in The Earthshot Prize Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dzdnD3VA

The future of heritage in England! In light of the complex funding landscape facing England’s heritage sector, Cause4’s Michelle Wright and Annie Jarvis explore the importance of structured resilience support programmes to ensure sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eVRBKz2s

**Talking about great success stories on the #danube - as an important part of the project "FAIRway works! in the Rhine-Danube Corridor" (coordinated by #viadonau and co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility #CEF of the #EU) one of the highlight topics in today's FAIRway Danube Advisory Committee Meeting in Vienna also was the modernisation of the Serbian Iron Gate II lock on the Serbian-Romanian border section. The main works on the construction site began on 18 July 2023 and were already finished after just one year. The lock has been in operation without interruption as of 24 July 2024. 👍 . *The video highlighting the lock upgrade, provided by our Serbian colleagues 👇 ( 🔊 Audio in english) CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #CEFtransport Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation & Technologie #plovput Plovput #inlandnavigation #rhinedanube #fairwaydanube #fairwayworks #fairwaydanube2 #waterway #IWT #danuberiver #danubenavigation

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