What Our Climate Leaders Are Saying

Discover how students, teachers, and partners are shaping a greener future—one challenge at a time.


From mapping solar infrastructure to presenting at national conferences, these young agents of change are proving that climate action starts with education - and thrives through collaboration. Their stories reflect the heart of the Bloxham Sustainability Challenge: real-world learning, bold thinking, and a shared commitment to building a more sustainable, inclusive future.


Hear directly from the voices driving this movement - those turning knowledge into action and passion into progress.

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"How could you not be inspired by the Bloxham Sustainability Challenge? Fantastic work by Bloxham School, Dalcour Maclaren and Esri UK to get future leaders thinking about and analysing the impacts of some of the biggest challenges we face in our society such as climate change, water security and energy transition"

Simon Navin Head of Geospatial Services, Ordnance Survey

"The Bloxham Sustainability Challenge has been an incredible opportunity for developing my teamwork skills. The ArcGIS software has allowed me to apply my skills from my A-Levels in a practical and meaningful real-world situation"

Sixth Form Student The Warriner School

"The Bloxham Sustainability Challenge has made me more aware of the widespread issues surrounding water security. I have also become more conscious of my own water usage. I now follow more sustainability issues in the world and am able to more accurately critically analyse political decisions surrounding it"

Sixth Form Student Stratford Girls' Grammar School

"My son has just experienced the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to the 'Bloxham Sustainability Challenge'.  What a wonderful way to immerse students into enquiry-based learning whilst training them in the latest Geographical Information Software!"

Parent of a Sixth Form Student The Warriner School

"The BSC has given me an insight into the complications of establishing new developments - such as considering demand and resources, and balancing the concerns of locals with the needs of a wider population"

Sixth Form Student Bloxham School

"Esri has helped us to visualise the [Abingdon Reservoir] project many years in advance, which has helped us to understand the effects that it might have"

Sixth Form Student Stratford Girls' Grammar School

"I'm so happy to see the Bloxham Sustainability Challenge on stage at the #EsriUkAC today! Showcasing how schools GIS now connects directly into industry, with school students equipped with the key skills they need to unlock engaging and rewarding careers, and help fight climate crisis"

Katie Hall Schools Manager at Esri UK

"Through Esri's Survey123 we have been able to survey the surrounding areas to collect primary qualitative data which will allow us to get a closer understanding of how the locals feel they will be affected in positive and negative ways"

Sixth Form Student Bloxham School