Romario Valentine has done over 200 beach clean-ups, raised funds to purchase and plant 450 trees in over 20 countries, crowdfunded avian conservation projects, and is the youngest ambassador of Ocean Sole, a marine conservation non-profit in Kenya. He has ties to dozens of environmental organisations across the world, including the UN.
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Protect our planet – take action with Romario
Meet Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior from Durban, South Africa. Through his tree planting, beach clean-ups, avian art and other conservation projects in Africa and other parts of the world, this young activist has become a dynamic campaigner for the future health of our planet. In Protect our Planet, Romario enthusiastically guides young nature lovers through key environmental topics – from recycling and reforestation to pollution solutions and climate change.
Topics covered in this book overlap with the Foundation Phase curriculum, and include:– The relationship between people and the environment
– Renewable resources, such as solar power
– Forestation and why trees matter
– Types of pollution and the problem with plastic
– Reducing, reusing and recycling
– Climate change
– The importance of clean water
– Craft ideas, art activities and backyard projects