Action on the climate crisis
The climate crisis is here and getting worse each year. The world continues to get warmer at an alarming rate, putting almost every child at risk of more frequent and destructive climate hazards – air pollution, cyclones, disease, flooding, heatwaves and water scarcity. As these hazards continue to intensify, more children will be harmed; more…, Get involved, Learn what needs to happen For young people For policymakers and partners Take the climate quiz, What needs to happen, Rapid emissions reduction remains the only long term solution, however, because some impacts of climate change are now unavoidable and irreversible, we must immediately save and protect children’s lives by building the resilience of every child and young person to the impacts of this crisis. UNICEF is calling on Parties to: Protect the lives,…, For youth: Get inspired, share and act, To address the climate crisis, everyone needs to understand why it is happening and what can be done to defend against its impacts. Use these resources to introduce yourself to climate change and invite your friends, family and school to join in. , Join the community, Express your views and support for the issues that matter to you on U-Report – UNICEF's digital community for youth, by youth., UNICEF at COP28, UNICEF was on the ground supporting more than 100 child and youth climate activists at the United Nations Climate Conference At COP28 UNICEF called on leaders to: Elevate children within the final COP28 Cover Decision and convening an expert dialogue on children and climate change. Embed children and intergeneration equity in the Global Stocktake…, For policymakers, researchers and partners, Did you know that the world has already warmed by approximately 1.1C since the 19 th century? The years 2015–2021 were the warmest on record. The world’s children are now more than ever vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate hazards. With 4.2 billion children expected to be born over the next 30 years, there is an urgent need for action . …, Climate action around the world, UNICEF works tirelessly to protect children from the effects of climate change. We work at all levels including with governments to highlight and address the impact of climate change on children., Test your climate change knowledge, Learn more
