A painting by Andrew Bartolo, 15, will feature in Paint for the Planet, an exhibit and auction of children's art to launch the global United Nations campaign "UNite to Combat Climate Change".

The event is being organised by UNEP and features 27 original works from its International Children's Painting Competition. Showcasing children's fears and hopes for the planet, the paintings are a powerful plea from children for leadership on climate change before it is too late.

“I wanted to share my feelings on the critical, international problem of global warming by painting a scene that, though slightly extreme, gives an insight into a possible future, one where animals lose their homes and are forced to migrate to unfamiliar territories,” said Andrew.

He was replying to questions by Fiona Galea Debono (See video).

The auction will be held this Saturday. www.unep.org/paint4planet

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