The competition, held at the University of Managua, brought together delegations that had qualified through municipal and departmental rounds organized by “Green Schools” (*Escuelas Verdes*), the Guardabarranco Environmentalist Movement, the Ministry of Youth, and the Ministry of Education.

Participants came from various departments, according to the *El 19* web portal; the report noted that members of each delegation answered questions on environmental topics and put their mental agility to the test.

Alexa Reyes, coordinator of the Secondary Students’ Federation (FES), highlighted the initiative’s importance for youth learning and for fostering a closer connection to nature conservation.

Meanwhile, Mario Valle, Rector of the University of Managua, expressed his satisfaction with the event and emphasized the importance of fostering a love for nature.

Gustavo Segovia, of the National Council of the Guardabarranco Environmentalist Movement, noted that the contest seeks to expand youth participation in natural resource protection efforts within neighborhoods and schools.

Student Angie Martinez, from the San Francisco de Asís Parish Institute, called for promoting the reuse of plastic materials, protecting water sources, and preventing the burning of trees.

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