WWF Cymru and the Flat Holm Project invited schools in Wales and Fiji to design a flag to illustrate how climate change is affecting Wales and the South Pacific Islands. The aim of the competition was to highlight the similarities and vulnerability of both islands, especially Fiji to the adverse affects of climate change.

The winning design came from Elin Bysouth, a year six pupil from Ysgol Gynradd Bod Alaw in Colwyn Bay. The runners up were Cameron Jones, aged 10 from Lixwm Primary School in Bridgend and Madison Matthews, also aged 10 from Heol-y-Cyw Primary School in Flintshire.

The winning flag design will be unveiled and hoisted by Siân Lloyd who will share her views on climate change with the children. Ms Lloyd launched WWF Cymru's climate change campaign last year in Cardiff.

Morgan Parry, Head of WWF Cymru said, "WWF is a global organisation working in 90 countries to find solutions to global threats such as climate change. This project is an example of us using our network to develop links and better understanding of how we are all facing serious environmental challenges regardless of where we live. Most importantly we are trying to find local solutions to reducing carbon emissions and communicating these with children is essential as
hey are the future generation."

Rising carbon emissions from Western countries like Wales, is contributing to climate change. Half of the Fijian Islands population live within 60 kilometres from the shore with 90 per cent of villages located on the coast. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are a serious threat to the islands.

"We were delighted to offer this opportunity to Welsh school children. We were overwhelmed by the response to the competition. Selecting a winner was difficult but all the judges felt that the winning design captured the essence of the competition best. The trip will not only be educational but also fun; we are looking forward to welcoming the children to Flat Holm Island" said Natalie Taylor, Flat Holm Project Manager.

Flat Holm Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve, which is a haven for wildlife and rare and interesting wild flowers.