LeapXperience Batch 3: Saving The Planet
LeapXperience Batch 3 began in July 2024 with the theme SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 14: Life Below Water. This batch was joined by enthusiastic elementary and middle school students who were eager to explore environmental challenges and create real solutions for their communities.
Focusing on climate change and ocean protection, the students investigated issues such as rising temperatures, air pollution, mangrove loss, marine debris, and threats to marine ecosystems. These themes were selected because of their urgent relevance both globally and locally, especially for coastal regions like Surabaya. Throughout the program, students learned through hands-on activities, expert sharing sessions, and guided research to understand the root causes of these environmental issues.
For 12 months, the students met regularly to analyze the problems, brainstorm ideas, and develop creative solutions—from designing environmental board games, creating conservation-themed products, to writing storybooks that raise awareness about mangroves and climate change.
Their solutions were proudly presented at the TED-Ed Students Talk Event, where they delivered their ideas with confidence and shared their perspectives on climate action and ocean protection.
Categories: climate action, ocean protection, awareness campaign, creative product design, environmental storytelling, SDG 13, SDG 14
Name:
Amabel Nathania Putri Tampubolon
School:
SMPN 62 Surabaya
Project Title:
Ecopoly: Play Now, Save the Planet
Solution:
Ecopoly is an eco-friendly board game designed by Abel to educate players about climate change, pollution, and green actions through interactive quizzes and game zones. Abel began by researching environmental problems, gathering creative game ideas, building the board prototype and quiz cards, and finally showcasing and play-testing it at the fair while listening to players’ feedback. The impact was strong—more than 50 people played Ecopoly, and many shared that the game helped them become more aware of their carbon footprint and the importance of mangrove ecosystems.
Name:
Mikaeela Anjani Candra
School:
SMPN 19 Surabaya
Project Title:
SharkBite: Save the Ocean, One Bite at a Time
Solution:
Sharkbites is a student-led cookie initiative created by Mika to raise awareness about ocean conservation while supporting Sea Shepherd’s efforts to protect marine life. Mika designed ocean-themed cookies, prepared the packaging, and added educational messages about threats like plastic pollution and overfishing. During the fair, visitors enjoyed the treats while learning about the importance of keeping our oceans healthy. The project made a meaningful impact, with dozens of people stopping by, purchasing cookies, and sharing that Sharkbites inspired them to think more deeply about protecting the ocean.
Name:
Agnesia Friska Arifin
School:
SDK St. Clara
Project Title:
A Story of Action: Mangrove Fantasy
Solution:
Mangrove Fantasy is a beautifully illustrated storybook crafted by Agnes to spark curiosity and understanding about the vital role of mangroves in climate protection. Through imaginative storytelling and vibrant drawings, the book introduces readers to magical characters who live among the mangroves while subtly teaching how these ecosystems reduce carbon, protect coastlines, and support biodiversity. The storybook received warm responses from teachers, parents, and visitors who appreciated how it made environmental science accessible for young readers and encouraged them to care more about mangrove conservation.
Name:
Ivy Tjipto Hartono and Aletha Sofia Purnama
School:
SDKr. Gloria 3
Project Title:
Climate Change Simulator
Solution:
Climate Change Simulator is an interactive digital app concept created to help users see how their everyday actions affect the planet’s future. Through real-time climate simulations, mini games, climate news, and donation options for environmental groups, the app turns climate education into an engaging and meaningful experience. Designed by students who wanted to make climate science easier for young people to understand, the project helps users visualize rising temperatures, melting ice, or healthier ecosystems depending on their choices. Educators and peers appreciated how the simulator makes complex climate ideas simple, empowering students to become more aware and take action for the Earth.
Name:
Alvaro Timothy Jonathan
Callista Angel Efrata
Aron Johannson
and
Rebecca Cindy Purnomo
School:
SDKr. Gloria 3
Project Title:
Eco Action Club: One Step, A Thousand Hope
Solution:
Eco Action Club is a student-led movement created to make climate action fun, friendly, and easy to understand for young learners. Through hands-on activities and creative teamwork, the club inspires students to adopt simple green habits that make a real difference. Their first big initiative, the Eco Fair, brought the whole school together through interactive games, colorful booths, and playful challenges that taught sustainability in an exciting way. Teachers and parents praised how the project turned environmental awareness into something joyful, empowering students to become confident young changemakers.
Name:
Claire Edeline Sutono
Yosia Kharis Tedjokusumo
and
Sebastian Hyuggo Liyanto
School:
SDKr. Gloria 3
Project Title:
Mangrove Warrior App: Explore, Report, Protect!
Solution:
Mangrove Warrior is a community-centered mobile app concept designed to bring people closer to the hidden world of mangroves. Inspired by a field trip where students saw an empty, poorly maintained mangrove park, the project was created to help people learn, care, and take action for these vital ecosystems. With features like Ask AI for instant learning, issue reporting, park maps, and donation support, Mangrove Warrior makes conservation accessible to everyone. The idea received enthusiastic feedback from teachers and visitors, who appreciated how the app design empowers communities to protect mangroves and understand their role in climate protection.
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