What do you think shampoo, margarine, shower gel, oven chips, deodorant, biscuits, bread, and ice cream may all have in common?   Have you heard of palm oil? 85% of global production comes from Malaysia and Indonesia. Large areas of rainforest and peatlands have been destroyed to make way for palm oil plantations, and endangered species – like orangutans, pygmy elephants and rhinos - are suffering due to habitat loss.  Find out how palm oil is threatening orangutans .   You a

When you hear the word ‘Amazon’ do you think … toys, books, presents, the internet and shopping – or do you think of the South American rainforest that is one of our carbon-storing, climate change-fighting powerhouses?   Your challenge this week is to reduce the ‘clicks’ whilst thinking about our rainforests and the animals that live there. Maybe ‘less is more’?   How about letting your imagination wander - what presents could you make – maybe with an animal theme?   Decorate

‘5,4,3,2,1 …. We’re coming to find you!’.   You’re looking for a small box normally stuck onto your wall (often white) … you probably walk past me every day – I’m a tiny little box with a big job to do! Have you found me? I spend my time sensing the air temperature around me and sending messages to your heating system to change the temperature in your home. If you turn me down I can help our planet, tackle climate change and save money … have you guessed? ... I’m a room therm

This year’s big international Climate Change conference starts on Monday 10 th November – until Friday 21 st November, but World Leaders are gathering this weekend before it opens. It’s called COP30 and is being held in Bel é m, in Brazil. Representatives from almost every country in the world are meeting to help us all make global decisions and commitments to tackle climate change. But what about ‘little ME’ – how can I really make a difference?   Are you ready for this cha

Little glowing eyes follow you in the dark as you leave the room at night and when you go to school ... they just carry on glowing. Can you guess what these energy-sucking vampires are? Those little red or green eyes are the standby lights on many household appliances. How many can you find in your home? Can you count them? Were you surprised by the answer? Keep hunting, we expect you’ll come across more over the week. Your challenge this week is to see how many appliances an

Talking, nattering, chatting, bantering, discussing, joking, arguing, theorising … This week the challenge is about talking and walking … both really important when it comes to tackling climate change. Whilst out walking, why not chat to your friends, cousins, grandparents, teachers, or neighbours about our natural world and how Young Climate Warriors, like yourself, are taking action to protect it. Maybe talk about some of the weekly challenges that you have undertaken and f

Are there any apple trees growing near where you live? Maybe you have spotted apple tree branches hanging over someone’s garden fence on...

‘But why? But why?’   When you were 4 or 5 years old you probably bombarded anyone who would listen with this question! Being a Young...

Do you need a bath? Hang on … do you REALLY need a bath?   Do you need one every day? Could you skip a bath today, share your bath water,...

Let’s kick-start this Autumn term by taking action for climate change, whilst also helping our families reduce their electricity bills …...

How many different patterns can you doodle – find the back of an old envelope and give it a try?  Spirals, waves, stripes, tessellations,...

It’s feeling summery – time for enjoying picnics after school, relaxing in the park, meeting up with friends by the river or lake, maybe...

Young Climate Warriors has been a charity for 5 years … it’s our 5 th  birthday! So we’re thinking in ‘5’s … are you up for a 5 x 5...

Do you think it’d be cool to have wings … to be able to take off from the ground and soar high up into the sky - at a moment’s notice?...

Water is fundamental to human life, and yet do you think we sometimes take it for granted? Can you imagine waking up before dawn to trek...

Are you feeling adventurous? It’s time to raid the store cupboard!   (Okay, you’d better check with your parent/carer first please.) Can...

Have you ever wished you could climb inside a story? What type of story would you choose and which characters would you like to hang out...

Yippee it’s half-term! Time to play, time to relax, time to let your mind wander, time to notice some wildflowers (or ‘more than weeds’)....

Cats have four, beetles have six, spiders have eight – how many do you have?   This week’s challenge is to use them to get you where you...

Abracadabra …. transform yourself into a ‘washing wizard’!! How hard does your washing machine work … in one week … in one year??  Keep a...