HC announces winners of Royal climate change letter writing competition |11 June 2025
The three winners in a souvenir photograph with HC Glekin
HC announces winners of Royal climate change letter writing competition
The British High Commission has announced the winners of a national letter writing competition inviting students to respond to the question: ‘How is climate change affecting Seychelles?’ during a ceremony held at the High Commissioner’s residence.
Organised in partnership with Seychelles Postal Services, the competition was inspired by the launch of special stamps marking the coronation of King Charles III.
Three talented students from Anse Royale, Perseverance and International School were celebrated for their letters and thoughts on how climate change has impacted their communities and daily lives, writing about rising sea levels, changes in weather patterns, and the impact on local wildlife.
The event was held just one day after World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5 annually, which helped underline the importance of the topic.
Their letters will be mailed to King Charles himself, highlighting the importance of youth perspectives on climate change and the UK’s commitment to positive climate action.
The UK continues to support Seychelles through various environmental programmes, including marine conservation, climate diplomacy and community engagement. These efforts are part of the UK’s broader commitment to helping small island developing states adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
British High Commissioner Jeff Glekin said, “His Majesty the King is passionate about protecting the environment. This competition shows how important it is to understand climate change and the work that the UK is doing in Seychelles to help reduce its effects. It’s also really important to help young people see how these changes affect their lives now and in the future.”
Parents of the winners who also attended the event said they were pleased to see their children take part in a competition on such an important issue.
Sylvie Quatre, parent of Elam Lesperance, said: “It was a great initiative. The competition provided students with a valuable opportunity to express their ideas on climate change and engage in meaningful conversations with one another during the event.”
To mark the event, each student planted a cutting from The Residence with the High Commissioner, which they later took home and received a signed letter of congratulations to recognise their insights and hard work.
The British High Commissioner thanked all the schools, teachers, and students who participated in the competition.
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