Nine Maltese young reporters from various schools had the opportunity to meet and work with 70 reporters from all over the world. The workshop, which took place between 26 and 29 September was possible thanks to the Litter Less Campaign, run internationally by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) and represented locally by Nature Trust Malta. The young reporters who represented our islands in several workshops and activities around Cyprus, had participated in the Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE); a programme which lays its foundations on Education for Sustainable Development principles. As one of those students I can truly say that this was a one of a kind experience. The three packed days included not only travelling around several sites around the island (Unesco heritage sites like Kourion) but also opportunities to befriend students and teachers from different nationalities such as New Zealanders, Portuguese and Romanians. Workshops included informative sessions on journalism by local experts, and different work groups that produced articles, photographs and short videos. Some of the Maltese students included interviews with locals as part of their investigations, which was a very formative experience. This initiative was unique because it was not just a way for foreigners to work together, but also an opportunity for us to promote our countries. We all had the chance to represent our country's folklore and traditional food. The intercultural aspect of the experience proved to be very rewarding.In less than a week we learned not only issues related to sustainable development and journalism, but also how to appreciate different ways of living and to work with people from different backgrounds. I hope that similar opportunities will crop up again in the future.
The author is a Young Reporter for the Environment from Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary Naxxar
 John Charles Fenech