Challenge > Create a Climate Poster Challenge Winners

Challenge #15: Create a Climate Poster
MARCH 2021 • CHALLENGE CLOSED

Let's cool it! We are so impressed with everyone's creativity.

Scientist Benjamin Keisling standing on snow with Air Force One plane in the background

In this photo, Benjamin Keisling has just landed on the surface of the Greenland ice sheet. He was part of a team that drilled an ice core to learn more about past climate changes. © B. Keisling / Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Our special guest judge for this challenge is scientist Benjamin Keisling.

He is a glaciologist. He uses computer models and data from ice cores to study how glaciers are affected by climate change. You can watch Benjamin talk about his work in this video!

Hall of Fame Gallery

This Challenge was to create a poster to tell others about climate change and what we can do together to make a difference.

Cara K.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
This is an excellent poster! I love that there is so much movement and action happening. And I appreciate that the energy in the poster is very positive. To me, this poster sends a message that by working together, we can learn to live more sustainably and be happy at the same time. I think this is a great way to encourage action on climate.
James O.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"The more trees that grow, the more carbon dioxide is absorbed and the more oxygen we have to breathe free."
Judge's Comments:
Beautiful illustration combined with a clear, iconic message. I love this slogan because it works in multiple ways. Planting trees helps us breathe because they produce oxygen. And we can "breathe free" after planting trees because we know we've done something good for the planet.
Athena N.

Age 16
New York, U.S.A.
"Help Save Carbon Dioxide"
Judge's Comments:
Beautiful poster! The polar bear and penguin are great representatives of the fact that global warming is happening most rapidly at the poles. The "melting" planet is visually stunning. I could definitely see this poster having an impact on getting people to change their behavior and drink more tap water rather than water bottled in disposable plastic.
Proggattom P.

Age 12
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
I find the imagery in this poster really powerful! Reading the poster from left to right, I can really see the story that is being told. And the text is also scientifically accurate and informative. I especially like how the tree in the middle of the poster exists in both the pre- and post-climate change world. It gives a real sense of urgency to the poster and the message.
Christina H.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"The Right Path"
Judge's Comments:
Wow, this is a great poster! There are many elements here that are all working together to send one strong message about taking action to fight climate change. I particularly like Earth as a clock, and the idea that we are at a crossroads where we can choose which path we want to take in terms of living more sustainably.
Isa M.

Age 5
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
I love this poster. The strong message combined with the blue sky and trees makes this poster both convincing and beautiful. I would love to see this poster around New York!
Sofia H. and Paola S.

Ages 9 and 6
Turks and Caicos Islands, U.K.
"World Map of Things That Cause Global Warming"
Judge's Comments:
This is a really fantastic poster! The use of a map with a legend is something that we do a lot in scientific research on climate change. And the creators of this poster have used a similar strategy to convey a clear message.
Carolina and Gabriella F.

Ages 8 and 6
New York, U.S.A.
"This is the Anasazi Sun Dagger. It is a Sun etched on a stone where the sunlight marked the seasons. The Anasazi People (or Pueblo People) lived in North America’s Southwest region for thousands of years. They were farmers and learned very much about the Sun and the Moon. But, their land dried out, and possibly starvation led to social crisis. Climate change destroyed the Anasazi People almost 1,000 years ago."
Judge's Comments:
Excellent poster! The image is visually stunning. The font is also very interesting and iconic. And it tells an important story about human beings and climate change. I really appreciate how you incorporated this story about the Anasazi people and their scientific knowledge.
Anna C.

Judge's Comments:
Wow! A powerful slogan combined with a powerful image makes for an eye-grabbing poster. I love how the boxes show some of the causes and consequences of climate change. I could really imagine seeing this poster on the streets!
Cydney N.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"A poster to remind everyone to help keep NYC beautiful."
Judge's Comments:
This poster is really beautiful. The simple shapes that make up the picture look like a natural landscape, but to me they also suggest tall buildings, which gives the illustration a whimsical element. The clear, loud message is a perfect match for the drawing. I would love to see this poster up around New York City!
Eden H.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"Don't throw things in the garbage! Find fun ways to use them!"
Judge's Comments:
This poster shows how "reuse" can be even better for the environment than recycling. I think this is a very important message. And I love how clearly this poster communicates it. The cardboard car is a really fun way to reuse the box. Great poster!
Anya G.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"A kid's guide to help the planet."
Judge's Comments:
Great poster where specific actions that anyone can take to reduce our impact on the planet are paired with iconic illustrations! I really like the layout of this poster because my attention is effortlessly drawn to each of the examples, and because the suggestions are informative and impactful.
Pablo L.

Age 5
Madrid, Spain
"9 Things to Help the World"
Judge's Comments:
This is a fantastic poster! I love the combination of 3-D items, like the plastic bag, bike, and example windmill. The nine actions cover a range of strategies that everyone can use to live more sustainably. I could definitely imagine seeing this poster up in any city!
Andrew P.

Age 11
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
"Save a Polar Bear"
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! The globe is very accurately drawn, and I like how the polar bear's habitat is identified with an arrow. The frames with the polar are very compelling, and the steps for how everyone can help are useful!
Anastasia M.

New Jersey, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
The catchy slogan and bright colors really make this poster stand out. I love the image of people carrying the planet combined with the text about how much Earth does for us. That's a really nice balance!
Anna P.

Age 10
New York, U.S.A.
"This is a poster about what climate change is and what you can do to stop it!"
Judge's Comments:
I really like how this poster provides "what" and "why" for many different actions we can take to reduce our impact on the planet. The process of climate change is very well described and with great illustrations that tell a clear story. Great job with the rainbow letters as well. Overall I find this poster visually compelling!

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Honorable Mention Gallery

Here are more posters that inspired us!

Eva B.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Climate Change Cruelty"
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! I really like how the descriptions of climate change effects are placed on the globe. "Climate change cruelty" is a great title and a really interesting concept!
Yating Z.

Judge's Comments:
I really like this poster! You have conveyed a clear and powerful message using minimal text by focusing on images that show action. I love that the person planting a tree is clearly enjoying it. And we can immediately see the impact of more oxygen (O₂) in the atmosphere thanks to the tree.
Sid P.

Age 15
New York, U.S.A.
"My poster is informing people other forms of transport they can use beside driving to help reduce pollution. They can walk or use bicycle more. Furthermore, they need to pack light, use public transport, and they can carpool."
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! I like how there are multiple different options depicted that people can use to reduce their reliance on driving. The illustrations match each of the recommendations. And the way they draw your eye around the edge of the poster as you're reading each of them makes this poster effective.
Lucy S.

Age 10
"Different lives represented by butterflies"
Judge's Comments:
Cool poster! The combination of the two butterfly wings in one butterfly is very surprising and stunning. And it highlights the main message of the poster displayed in the background: how human infrastructure is causing pollution that has impacts on the natural world.
Marian Y.

Age 8
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
"The Future Starts With You!"
Judge's Comments:
The message of this poster really resonates with me because it is about empowering the reader to take action in a positive, encouraging way. The depiction of recycling and composting, instead of using the trash, provides a real and immediate example of the actions that people can take to fight climate change.
Lena D.

Judge's Comments:
I love the combination of the poetry and the powerful image on this poster! The repeating motif of the bike gives the poster a lot of movement. And I like how the color red is used to highlight important words and concepts.
Ryder B.

Age 15
New York, U.S.A.
"This poster is about how we as a society should lessen our use of cars and more comprehensively use alternate transportation methods such as biking. The poster consists of the Sun in the top left corner with clouds all along the top and bike riding down a mountain of words saying how we should get rid of cars and use bikes. There are also bike trails at the bottom of the poster."
Judge's Comments:
I like the combination of shapes and colors and how they are used to convey a clear message. The text is playful (let your car take a hike!) and impactful at the same time. The bike and bike trails also illustrate how doing things that help the environment can also be a lot of fun!
Gianna C.

Age 11
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"The poster is based on the goal shop local."
Judge's Comments:
Nice poster! I think that the fruits spread throughout the page give this a really fun vibe. I also like that the poster has a clear message.
Kayla L.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Save our planet one step at a time. Something as simple as using reusable bags at the store instead of plastic can eliminate waste, and keep Earth as a beautiful place."
Judge's Comments:
Really cool poster! I like that there is an element of bringing your own bag. And the image on the bag itself reflects climate change. I like how the character on the bag innovating and creating solutions that can help us live more sustainably.
London T.

Age 15
New York, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! I like the depiction of Earth with a fever, and other icons along the bottom that show causes, impacts, and solutions for climate change. These are nicely balanced by informative, effective points that educate the audience about climate change and provide them with strategies for making a difference.
Mariella S.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"How YOU can help fix climate change!"
Judge's Comments:
This is a very informative poster, with ways everyone can combat climate change at different scales (at home or in your community) and environments (indoors or outdoors). The colors on the black background really pop, and convey the take-home message in a clear, strong way!
Gianna S.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"This flyer shows how important it is to recycle and to start buying recyclable items."
Judge's Comments:
I really like the message of this poster. It's so true that the planet is the one place we all have in common. The image of Earth on fire is really shocking and interesting to look at. Also, I like the collage at the bottom showing fish and plastic bottles in the ocean. You have managed to capture many different aspects of sustainability on one poster!
Ava H.

Judge's Comments:
Wonderful poster! I like the combination of scientifically accurate information and the suggestions for what people can do to help. The different colors and sizes of text do a great job of breaking up the poster into two distinct regions and the images add a nice effect! Great tips for reducing our impact on the environment.
Olivia G.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Let Our Planet Flourish"
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! The globe design is really creative, and showcases a diversity of landscapes and geographic features that make our planet so beautiful. “Let our planet flourish” is a great message. It emphasizes that flourishing is really the default state for the planet, and one that humans have disrupted through pollution and overuse of resources.
Aiden C.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great description of the greenhouse effect that is both scientifically accurate and easy to understand. I also appreciate the three tips that everyone can use to slow down climate change!
Yuimi M.

Age 11
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"My artwork shows that using fossil fuels such as in factories and cars is bad for the environment and that to fix that, people can use bikes as transportation and to turn the flow of water into energy. There are also other ways to help the environment than just what I showed."
Judge's Comments:
Cool poster! There is a really interesting interplay between the two different worlds. It implies that we have a choice and it is our responsibility to protect and preserve the planet. The icons provide clear recommendations for what we can do to reduce our impact on Earth.
Kimberly P.

Age 12
New York, U.S.A.
"This poster shows that if we start planting trees and stop deforestation it can make a positive impact on Earth."
Judge's Comments:
This is a very informative, scientifically accurate, and creative poster! I like how you've depicted the transformation of this landscape and life returning to it once the trees have come back. The title of the poster gives it a clear message.
Olivia S.

Age 12
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"My artwork is about our Earth and global warming... Earth needs our help!"
Judge's Comments:
Really nice poster! I like the clear, concise message (“Please help – I'm sweating!”) conveyed in a powerful way. The globe is very geographically realistic and shows many of the other negative impacts of the way that humans interact with the environment like oil spills and plastic pollution.
Yunyu L.

Judge's Comments:
I think this poster is really fun and convincing! I like the combination of Earth inside a lightbulb. Combined with the text below, there is a beautiful message in this poster about conserving electricity by turning off the lights. The "on" and "off" switches also help to emphasize this message.
Milagros L.

Judge's Comments:
Nice poster! I like the combination of illustration and text to convey your message. The globe with a face is very charming. And showing how climate change makes Earth “sad” is a convincing way to encourage people to take action.
Enrisa H.

Age 12
New York, U.S.A.
"This is my climate change poster and my take on how we can potentially reduce climate change just with our everyday lives!"
Judge's Comments:
This is a nice poster that provides many ideas for how to reduce our impact on the planet! I like the combination of fonts and colors in this poster.
Haedyn B.

Age 13
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!"
Judge's Comments:
I really like the clear message of this poster. The illustration is really powerful because it is simple and easy to understand. The colors also work really well together!
Chloe L.

New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Bring Your Own Bag"
Judge's Comments:
This is a really informative poster. I appreciate how you provided multiple different reasons for why bringing your own bag is a good idea!
Haydn T.

Age 11
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"Pollution can be reduced with using modern electric sourced devices instead of using fossil fuel or nonrenewable natural resources as energy source."
Judge's Comments:
I really like this poster! There is something very iconic about it. And I feel like it could be used as an advertisement for renewable energy sources. I love the contrasting fonts. One looks very industrial. And the other looks really flexible, which supports the overall message you are communicating in the poster, too.
Theodore K.

New Jersey, U.S.A.
"My poster shows how we can change our environment in everyday things and try new things that could benefit the environment!"
Judge's Comments:
Nice poster. I like how you highlight the multiple benefits that gardening can provide. Not only is it good for the environment, it's good for our health and it's fun, too! The illustrations on this poster are beautiful. And the poster is informative and scientifically accurate.
Ruoshui C.

Age 9
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Judge's Comments:
Great poster! I really like how you explored how climate change impacts other processes on Earth, like erosion. Through the text and images, you show how climate change can also cause "feedback loops," where the initial impact of climate change has consequences that amplify the initial warming. I find this poster very informative and scientifically accurate, and beautiful too.