Nico's Natural World

UN Child Ambassador for the SDGs

Category: SDG13

  • Lecture at the University of Cambridge Nov,19, 2019 University of Cambridge,Department of Land Economy Speakers:Nico (11 yrs) Kings College School, Co-ChairHarry (10 yrs), St Paul’s School, TreasurerFreya (9 yrs) Kings College School, Eco-CouncillorLuana (15 yrs) Parkside School, Comms Officer The Cambridge Schools Eco Council was formed in February 2019, after the first UK Youth Strike…

  • I’LL BE CHAIRING FREE ONLINE ECO-SEMINARS FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE WORLD!

    Register now and spread the word Cambridge Schools Eco-Council is organising a mini-series of free 60 minute Online Eco-Seminars to raise awareness of key sustainability challenges and solutions, while schools have been forced online in many countries. Children, students, families and members of the public can register for free over Eventbrite and participate online over…

  • First Eco-Activity

    Spring Eco-challenge: Task 1 (Deadline: April 25) Cambridge Schools Eco-Council This is the beginning of our eco-adventure; we are all in this together! Now please read on… we are trying to make this eco-challenge as interesting as possible, videos to follow…. (Maybe for week 2) Topic: Green Waste EMERGENCY With the news that Cambridge City…

  • Save the River Cam and our Waterways

    We have raised our voices internationally to ask for climate action, and as we continue protesting online (for the time being). We are also doing it locally, ‘we’ the Cambridge Schools Eco-Council are also protesting to save the River Cam and reduce climate impacts on waterways. Currently, the river Cam is at 77% less than…

  • The river Cam has been flowing at only 33% of its long term average, according to the Environment Agency. Cambridgeshire’s source of water, the Chalk Hills are running out of water largely due to abstraction beyond what the River itself needs. We as Cambridge Youth Strikers 4 Climate are starting this petition demanding action be taken. Cambridge’s…

  • The Big Debate was an evening of quickfire presentations from local groups and lively debate about the future of Greater Cambridge. Presentation by Luana, Nico and Harry representatives of the Cambridge Schools’ Eco Council at the Cambridge Corn Exchange Luana, Harry and I, are very excited to have spoken as Youth Strikers in the ‘First Conversation’ consultation…

  • Cambridge Youth Strike 4 Climate sent their love to Australia on February 14, 2020

    On Friday 14th February 2020 Cambridge Youth left their schools and took to the streets to send love to those in Australia affected by the horrific fires and demand the adults and governments of the world do something about the crisis we face. We dedicated our Valentine’s Day protest to Australian schoolchildren. The effects of…

  • Valentine’s Day Cambridge Youth Strike 4 Climate to send love to Australian schoolchildren

    We are sending you the Cambridge Schools Eco-Council’s open letter to schoolchildren around the world, especially in Australia, in hopes that you could pass it along. As you know, as part of the global strike, Cambridge children are marching this Friday, meeting at 9:30 at Shire Hall, to raise awareness and (on Valentine’s day) to…

  • Street Art Nature Magic – by Nico Roman

    Great news!! My story Street Art Nature Magic won the 2019 Lune Spark Story contest. Street-Art Nature Magic by Nico Roman           Abstract: In this urban myth, a secretive young street artist activates his own creativity, magnificent murals and a touch of magic, inspiring an entire generation through an epic struggle to save his city and…

  • TSL International Schools Debates on Sustainability in Victoria BC Canada

    Report II We had an excellent last 2 days of the debates and the conference! During the Secondary Debates day, we had field trips. As it was foggy, I went to the Royal BC Museum with the debaters from Australia, Serbia and the Philippines where there was an amazing exhibit on indigenous languages, and a…