ECO2 Smart Schools Climate Conference Photography Competition
Photography Competition
As part of the ECO2 Smart Schools Climate Conference, ECO2 COP26, students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the photography competition. They could submit a photograph showing either:
- An image of concern – that depicted their thoughts and feelings about climate change.
- An image of hope – that demonstrated the actions that they / their school / their family is taking to combat climate change.
The Winning Photographs
We were so impressed with all the images we received that we called upon photographers Oliver Sherratt and Brian Matthews to judge the competition. We are delighted to announce the following winners:
An Image of Hope (UK): St. Joseph’s Ushaw Moor, UK
An Image of Hope (International): Vihaan – Jamnabai Narsee School, India
An Image of Concern (UK): Jake – Esh Winning Primary School, UK
An Image of Concern (International): 5th Grade – Roman Voda National College, Romania
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