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1000 Pembrokeshire children build sustainable cities

Around 1,000 Pembrokeshire children have participated in workshops aimed at creating a sustainable future.

These 10 workshops in Pembrokeshire were organised by Planet CIC, a non-profit organisation, and were designed to teach youngsters about combating climate change.

The workshops involved taking specialised Lego into primary schools, where children built a giant environmentally sustainable Lego city.

The city featured elements of sustainable living, including food production, travel, house building, energy production, businesses, water conservation, and recycling.

Covered with plants and trees to support insects and wildlife, the city provides the children with a visual framework to aim for.

At the end of each day, more than 100 children had contributed to creating a beautifully sustainable 3m x 4m city. These workshops were funded by grants and offered free of charge to the schools.

A recent workshop at Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Haverfordwest was particularly well received.

The organisers hope to offer the workshops to all children in Pembrokeshire and are seeking support to continue the initiative next year.

Published 19th Nov 2024