The deadline is nearing for a challenge that will highlight the efforts of young people in the Cayman Islands to support climate change action.

The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency is inviting young people to upload videos or images of any activities that support climate change action, whether in their school, their community, or at home with their families. The deadline for submissions is 14 Jan.

The action can involve something as simple as cycling rather than taking a bus or car, cleaning a beach, removing plastic from the sea or roadside, planting a tree sapling or opting not to use single-use plastics.

To enter the Climate Change Action Challenge, participants can upload an image or video – there is no limit to how many – and tag it on Instagram @caymangov or on Facebook @caymanislandsgov and use hashtags #caymanclimateaction and #savetheplanet.

The winner or winners of the challenge will be showcased on CIGTV’s Spotlight show, where they can discuss the top five key areas they would like to see addressed, according to the organisers.
The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency is headed by Premier Wayne Panton, who announced the challenge in October, on Youth Climate Action Day.
Panton, in a statement to the Compass this week, said, “There are so many young people in our community who are already making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.
“Through the inaugural Youth Climate Action Challenge, we want to amplify the work of these young climate ambassadors to inspire everyone in the Cayman Islands and beyond.”
He said the winners of the challenge will be able to highlight their work and discuss their ideas for how we can move Cayman towards a more sustainable future.
“We encourage all local youth who are taking climate action – whether it’s planting a tree or choosing to bike instead of driving – to enter the competition,” he said.

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