Australian kids are sewing patches for a massive fabric quilt as part of a global campaign to help save the planet.

A not-for-profit initiative supported by environmental conscious organisations such as Green School Alliance and Habitat Heroes, the Climate Quilt Campaign unites children around the world, who are pledging to do their part to raise awareness about climate change.

Aussie kids are invited to make their own patches to form part of the quilt, which will represent Australian children at a United Nations summit on climate change in Copenhagen in December.

The Australian quilt will join with other segments representing children from around the world before the finished quilt is unveiled at the United Nations in New York on Earth Day next year (22 April, 2010).

Creating your 'Pledge Patch' is as simple as finding a 16.5cm square of recycled fabric, decorating it with beads and embroidery, using a fabric pen to write your pledge to protect the environment, and to add your name, age and location.

Completed patches can be sent to PO Box 2280, Caulfield Junction VIC 3161.