Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE)

The Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programme invites young people between the ages of 11 and 25 to report on environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and pollution through articles, photographs, short documentaries, podcasts, and even TikTok videos.

The main YRE theme for the 2024/2025 school year is ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, and new categories such as podcasts, YouTube channels, TikTok videos and more have been added to the competition. 

Join the YRE 2024-2025 launch on Thursday 26th September at 3:30pm to learn more about the competition, all the new changes, and how to get involved! Register here!

To participate in the YRE National Competition, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Registration Form

2. Follow the YRE Methodology to investigate a local issue, research solutions, create a report (in the form of an article, photographs, or video documentary), and disseminate your work.

3. Read through the awarding criteria for your category.

4. Submit your final piece of work and the accompanying form (linked below) for the 2025 National YRE Competition to eco-schools@keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.org by Friday, 2nd May 2025.

•       Article - entry form

•       Single Reportage Photo - entry form

•       Single Campaign Photo - entry form

•       Photo Story of 3-5 Photos - entry form

•       Video - entry form

The 1^st place winner of each category in Northern Ireland will win a monetary prize of £100 and have their work submitted to the YRE International Competition.