Carmarthenshire children are being asked to play a vital role in supporting the fight against climate change.

Carmarthenshire Council has engaged thousands of children in its Prosiect Zero Sir Gâr initiative - a targeted effort to bring people together to support the authority’s journey towards becoming net carbon zero by 2030.

Primary school children across the county have been challenged to become ‘Prosiect Zero Super Heroes’, sharing their super powers and ideas to help Carmarthenshire tackle climate change. Their inspiration is being shared online using #ProsiectZeroSirGar.

This runs alongside a strong climate change theme that cuts throughout the curriculum where pupils are learning about the causes and negative impact of global warming, and what action needs to be taken to help protect their future.

Schools have many of their own projects and initiatives underway too, including recycling schemes, community gardens to grow and use their own produce, rainwater harvesting, tree planting, meat-free days and more.

Thousands of school children are also involved in the international ‘Walk the Global Walk’ programme, led in Wales by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Dolen Cymru Lesotho.

Through this work, pupils have developed a ‘Carmarthenshire Global Goalkeepers Climate Action Manifesto’, which called on the council to sign up to a series of pledges which include developing more green spaces on school grounds, encouraging sustainable school transport, reducing single-use plastic in schools and ensuring young people are supported to carry out relevant climate actions.

In terms of physical aspects, Carmarthenshire Council is ensuring school buildings are fit for the future - new schools being built and buildings being redeveloped as part of the council’s Modernising Education Programme include eco-friendly features.

Cllr Glynog Davies, Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services, said: “Our children are our future and it’s quite right that they have an active role in supporting our fight against climate change.

“I am so impressed when I visit schools, not just to see the physical eco measures being included in our buildings, but the curricular and extra-curricular activity that is helping shape minds and futures, encouraging children to learn about climate change and the part they can play.”