Blue Peter is on the hunt for the next generation of inventors, problem solvers and change-makers with its new competition.
The Earthshot competition is backed by The Prince of Wales, as well as wildlife presenters Steve Backshall, Hamza Yassin and Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright.
“I started the Earthshot Prize to search for solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges and we want to find the next generation of young inventors who can make a change,” said Prince William.
Children aged 5-15 are being invited to submit an original idea aimed at achieving one of the five ‘Earthshots,” the aspirational environmental goals established by The Earthshot Prize: Fix our Climate, Protect and Restore Nature, Clean our Air, Revive our Oceans and Build a Waste-free World.
“The optimism, creativity, and ingenuity of young people is the fuel that powers The Earthshot Prize and our efforts to find and support exciting environmental innovations,” added Hannah Jones, CEO of The Earthshot Prize.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Peter to inspire young minds to use their boundless imagination to envision the future they want to live in.”
Sarah Muller, Senior Head of BBC Children’s Commissioning 7+ said:
“Blue Peter has a proud history of engaging children in real world issues, and since 1988, the green badge has inspired kids to make positive changes to live in a more environmentally friendly way. We can’t wait to see the ideas, inventions and creative solutions that kids come up with to improve the world around them.”
Blue Peter is a BBC Studios Kids & Family Production for CBBC and is based at MediaCity.
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