Over 500 young artists from across the Highlands have turned their climate concerns into bold and powerful artwork.
The Inverness Botanic Gardens became a hub of creative energy as pupils displayed their visions of a changing planet.
Visitors from all walks of life, including local councillors, MSPs, MPs and business leaders, came to see the works and listen to the message behind them.
The exhibition was part of the Highland One World ‘Art for Action’ project, which helps young people use art as a tool to explore climate justice and global citizenship.
The pieces ranged from hopeful to haunting, each reflecting the personal fears, hopes, and calls to action of the young artists.
It was a stirring display of both artistic talent and environmental awareness.
Cllr John Finlayson, Chair of the Education Committee, praised the pupils for their thought-provoking contributions.
He described the exhibition as powerful, inspiring, and deeply personal.
He said the artwork captured the reality of the climate emergency and the desire among young people for a better, more sustainable future.
He also thanked the teachers and organisers who brought the event to life in the lush setting of the Botanic Gardens.
The initiative is backed by the Pebble Trust and forms part of a wider international collaboration with Nigeria and Kenya, supported by the Open University.
Coordinator Catriona Willis of Highland One World said the project gives young people a chance to express their views in a meaningful and engaging way.
She said the climate emergency weighs heavily on children and young people, but the project encourages them to see that positive change is possible.
The exhibition highlights how art can be more than expression—it can be activism.
Each piece carried a message, from rising sea levels to deforestation, waste, and the need for urgent climate action.
The voices of the Highlands’ youth echoed clearly through the colours, shapes, and textures of their work.
Their message was simple—listen to us, because we care and we want change.
It was a striking reminder that the fight against climate change is both global and deeply personal.
It also showed that young people are ready to take the lead if given the chance.
In a world full of noise, their artwork cut through with clarity and conviction.
Art for Action didn’t just display artwork—it sparked conversation and stirred reflection.
It was proof that creativity remains one of the most powerful tools in the climate fight.
