Climate coalition: ‘Funds for world’s hotspots are neglecting the needs of children’
Children are being failed by climate funding commitments, despite bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new multi-agency report. Members of the Children’s Environmental Rights Initiative (CERI) coalition; Plan International, Save the Children,...Read more
California: How can we shield children from the impacts of climate change? Investments in schools can help
A group of researchers and advocates are urging California to upgrade its education infrastructure to help residents and students adapt to the climate crisis. Read more
Germany tells its cities to ‘do more’ to protect children against the sun’s harmful rays
Cities and municipalities in Germany must act quickly to provide better protection to children from ultra violet (UV) radiation, which is increasing as a result of climate change.Read more
Mass consultation gives thousands of young people a say on the climate crisis
Over 13,000 children in 18 countries have participated in one of the world’s largest children’s consultations on climate change, calling for faster action to address the climate crisis during a year marred by unprecedented drought,...Read more
COP26: ‘The climate crisis is a child rights crisis’
‘The climate crisis a child rights crisis’ – that’s the critical message to world leaders at COP26 as more countries are urged to make their climate policies more child-centred.Read more