The Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to share their unique perspectives on the role young people can play in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal #15 – to conserve and sustainably manage life on land.

The essay competition is aimed at primary students and secondary students, supported by Teacher Champions, parents and schools.

All students and Teacher Champions who participate in the essay competition are warmly invited to attend the 2019 International Schools Debates in British Columbia, Canada.

According to the UN, a flourishing life on land is fundamental to people’s future security. People are all part of the planet’s ecosystem, yet they have caused severe damage through deforestation, loss of natural habitats and land degradation. Promoting the sustainable use of the earth’s ecosystems and preserving biodiversity is not just ‘another cause’, it is key to the future survivability.

UN SDG #15 challenges countries to conserve and sustainably manage Life on Land, as part of wider efforts across all countries to protect Earth as a whole.

TSL is pleased to invite children around the world to share their unique views and visions on how young people can help achieve SDG #15 (Life on Land).

Children are strongly encouraged to share their own experiences (good or bad, local or national) in order to help bring their essays alive and support a meaningful international dialogue. Students could either approach the topic by considering Life on Land broadly or focus more on one aspect of the topic – for example managing forests sustainably or stopping biodiversity loss.

Trust for Sustainable Living aims to inspire more people to work towards a sustainable future.