Our Own Eco Hero
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Running a Beach Clean-Up at Milnerton Lagoon
Zoe Prinsloo organises and leads regular beach clean-up events at Milnerton Lagoon, promoting environmental conservation and community involvement in protecting coastal ecosystems.
- Who it is for
- local residents, students, and environmental volunteers
- How to act on it
- Joining or supporting the clean-up events organised by Zoe Prinsloo at Milnerton Lagoon.
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She runs regular beach clean-ups at Milnerton Lagoon and is always looking for more ways to make a difference
Recognition as a National Geographic Kids Eco Hero
Zoe Prinsloo, a Grade 11 student at Edgemead High School, was selected from 7,000 nominees to be featured as one of 500 young eco heroes on the National Geographic Kids website. This recognition celebrates her environmental activism and leadership.
- Who it is for
- young environmental activists aged 10–20
- How to act on it
- Being nominated and selected through a competitive process involving public nominations and evaluations by National Geographic Kids.
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Our very own Zoe Prinsloo (grade 11) has been featured on National Geographic Kids website as one of their eco heroes!
Global Climate Strike Participation
Zoe Prinsloo joined over 4 million youth and adults worldwide in a global climate strike on Friday, 20 September, advocating for urgent climate action. This event was part of a coordinated worldwide movement.
- Who it is for
- youth and adults concerned about climate change
- How to act on it
- Joining the strike by attending the event in New York or participating locally.
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She also took part in the global climate strike in New York on Friday 20 September where she, together with over 4 million youth and adults from around the world, made their voices heard.
Participation in the UN’s Youth Climate Summit
Selected students from around the world, including Zoe Prinsloo, were invited to attend the UN’s Youth Climate Summit in September. The event brought together young climate advocates to engage with global leaders and participate in climate action discussions.
- Who it is for
- youth climate activists aged 10–25
- How to act on it
- Being nominated and selected from a pool of 7,000 applicants across the globe.
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Zoë was one of 500 young people picked out of 7 000 nominated to attend the UN’s Youth Climate Summit in September.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Key Takeaways
- Zoe Prinsloo
- Grade 11
- National Geographic Kids
- UN’s Youth Climate Summit
- Global Climate Strike
- Save a Fishie
- Operation Smile
- Milnerton Lagoon
- Mozambique
- New York
- November 1, 2019
- September 2019
- September 20, 2019
- July 2019
- Edgemead High School
- Cape Town
- Zoe Prinsloo
- Robyn Smith
- Greta Thunberg
- National Geographic Kids
- UN’s Youth Climate Summit
- Save a Fishie
- Operation Smile
- Milnerton Lagoon
- Mozambique
- New York
- Edgemead High School
- Cape Town