Philippe Cousteau's EarthEcho International Announces the First U.K. Finalist Student Teams Tackling Species Decline in the 2023 OurEcho Challenge

"The OurEcho 2023 finalist teams impressed us with their grasp of local biodiversity and a broad range of issues and potential solutions, from tackling emissions by designing a bio-fueled waste disposal truck to restoring local peat bogs," said EarthEcho International founder Philippe Cousteau, Jr. "These young innovators and problem solvers provide us with a glimpse into the global youth movement that is reinvigorating environmental advocacy around the globe." "The OurEcho 2023 finalist teams...

"The OurEcho 2023 finalist teams impressed us with their grasp of local biodiversity and a broad range of issues and potential solutions, from tackling emissions by designing a bio-fueled waste disposal truck to restoring local peat bogs," said EarthEcho International founder Philippe Cousteau, Jr. "These young innovators and problem solvers provide us with a glimpse into the global youth movement that is reinvigorating environmental advocacy around the globe."

The OurEcho Challenge finalist teams prepare and share final presentations to a panel of expert judges, and with the public, virtually on May 25th at 6:00 PM BST during EarthEcho's Facebook live stream event. The top three teams will be awarded grants ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 to turn their projects into reality. The public is also encouraged to get involved and vote for their favorite team projects during this year's People's Choice Awards. RSVP and be sure to tune in on May 25^th! 

U.K. Teams competing for grant prizes:

For more information about the teams and their projects, please go to https://www.ourechochallenge.org.

The Importance of Biodiversity

Native animal and plant species are declining at an alarming rate. The future of our planet and our communities depends on healthy ecosystems with thriving, diverse wildlife populations. Recent studies underscore the need for innovative solutions and action now:

For more information and updates about the OurEcho Challenge, visit www.OurEchoChallenge.org or follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthecho Twitter: www.twitter.com/earthecho and Instagram: www.instagram.com/earthecho/.

For more information about EarthEcho International, visit www.earthecho.org.

For more information about program sponsor Aramco, visit https://www.aramco.com/ 

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