"A child. Any child. A beach. Any beach.
Breeze: Cool. Fresh. Comforting.
Sky: Passion. Inspiration. Beauty.
Waves: Might. Awe. Peace.
A moment in time, a moment soon lost; a climate soon changed.
A child. Any child. Our future.
A beach. Any beach. Our world.
Action. Unity. Your choice!"

By Aiden Jewelle V. Gonzales

First Prize

"Withering and drying requires large amount of thermal energy in tea processing. At present, firewood is the major cheap source in Sri Lanka. The picture shows how energy crops can be grown within the estates by contributing to combat Climate Change in two ways viz by reducing the consumption of imported fossil fuels and reducing the country’s deforestation. "

By Manjula Siriwardhana

Second Prize

"In photograph some aquatic plants have dispersed or disturbed by an upstream running boat. Like the terrestrial (land) plants these are also the source of atmospheric carbon sequestration and beauty in the rivers or lakes as they get nutrients from water and light from the sun and convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into green biomass and beautiful flowers. These plants not only lower the rising level of atmospheric carbon dioxide but also give beauty in river and lakes. Hence, disturbance of these plants by boating in aquatic resources (river and lakes) is needed to be cheked and aquatic vegetation should be augmented to help reduce global warming or climate change."

By Muhammad Arshad

Third Prize

"How many plastic bags do you use each day? Over time the bags break down into toxic petro-polymers which contribute to climate change. I believe that if we are united, we can protect our planet. One of the easiest ways is to use reusable cloth bags."

By Rattaporn Suttimantanakul

"Lets makes the globe environmently sustainable by promoting the use of solar energy instead of fossil fuels which are major contributor to global climate changes.God's clue to tackle climate changes lies in solar energy usage."

By Abdul Waheed

"Sound of the Loneliness
  You can preserve the nature, we need you!"

By Anjana Gunathilake

"Inculcating the value of recycling and proper management of wastes to children is a small step towards the fight against climate change. (Photo taken last June 2008 at Cebu City, Philippines)."

By Gio Velez

"A father’s legacy… his son’s chastity… the earths’ bequest."

By Kristine T. Mendoza

"Let us make our planet as a green, peaceful living environment."

By Ngo Dang Chien

"This picture shows the clean and green beautiful city with planned and environmental friendly development, forest conservation avoiding construction on sloppy hills, and established nature trails for health walks.
Therefore, plant trees for carbon sequestration, encourage eco-friendly development saying ‘no’ to plastic bags, key to combat climate change.
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By Om N. Katel

"Picture shows and gives some message on environment where we can see more public transports used by people. These practices minimize the carbon emission in the atmosphere and maintain climate change. Open space also assists to circulate fresh air and enhances the environment in the area. "

By Pravakar Pradhan

"This picture comprises symbols such as balance (balance between environment, technology and society) spider web (networks between stakeholders), tree without leaves (result of climate change), puzzle (integration), people (comprising different cultures) and hand (unity). Therefore, balance between conservation and development, networks with good governance, are required to combat climate change."

By Satomi Kimijima

"Tiny bio-plastic containers – potentially huge savings on our climate"

The use of plastic containers is currently unavoidable, but their environmental impact can be significantly reduced by using less virgin material in production. Flower vase, women’s bracelet and plastic cups in Professor Yoshihito Shirai’s laboratory at Kyushu Institute of Technology are results of his work on developing biodegradable plastics.

By Wanida WANICHPONGPAN, Ville Aleksi AALTONEN