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COP29: NEW FINANCE GOAL FAILS CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ON THE FRONTLINE OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS
The new climate finance goal agreed upon at COP29 fails children, their families and communities on the frontline of the climate crisis, Save the Children said as negotiations in Baku draw to a close.
One in 8 children significantly impacted by the 10 biggest extreme weather events this year
About one in 8 children globally have been significantly impacted by the 10 biggest extreme weather events so far this year, having to flee their homes, becoming reliant on aid or missing out on school, Save the Children said.
DRC: Cobalt mines, child labour and the green transition
Over the past decade, climate change has gained global attention, driving a shift to cleaner energy and increased demand for cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite its vital role in green technology, cobalt mining often exploits children and poses severe health risks. In this blog, we advocate the importance of ensuring a just transition to protect children's rights.
Don Cheadle, Dame Emma Thompson, Julianne Moore, Khaled Hosseini, Robert Redford and Sir Mo Farah among more than 150 notable parents urging an end to fossil fuels ahead of UN Summit of the Future
In an open letter addressed to world leaders, more than 150 notable parents from across the globe are calling for an end to the world’s “dangerous dependence on fossil fuels” ahead of the UN Summit of the Future
Nigeria floods: three million children in Borno state without school and exposed to child marriage, malnutrition and disease
More than 400,000 people have been uprooted from their homes across the state
Children in Mozambique to Benefit from New Climate Resilient Social Protection Initiative
Principally funded by the Green Climate Fund, with co-financing from Save the Children Italy, Norad, the Government of Mozambique, and AEROMAP, LINK will integrate climate adaptation investments through Local Adaptation Plans into social protection via the Productive Social Action Program (PASP), enhancing Mozambique's Adaptive Social Protection framework. The project aims to increase the climate resilience of 415,000 people, particularly those most vulnerable, to prepare for, cope with, adapt to, and improve their food and water security and well-being, ensuring they do not fall deeper into poverty.
Children to tell Inter-American Court of Human Rights how climate change is affecting them in historic hearing
Save the Children press release on children speaking about how climate change is affecting their rights at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights
Burkina Faso: Number of children facing emergency hunger levels set to surge fivefold as rainy season approaches
Around 1.4 million children in Burkina Faso are facing a hunger crisis.
WORLD'S 10 LARGEST CRISES FORCE OVER 10 MILLION CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOMES IN ONE YEAR - Save the Children
More than 10 million children were forced to flee their homes last year in 2023's 10 biggest crises, said Save the Children.
Another severe winter in Mongolia as climate change puts children at risk - Save the Children
Another brutally cold winter is underway in Mongolia, a country at the frontline of the global climate crisis.
16 facts that will inspire you to invest in girls
What does ‘investing in girls’ look like in practice? Here are 16 practical tips to make a difference.
One third more girls set to face double blow of climate change and child marriage by 2050 – study
The number of girls at extreme risk of facing the double blow of climate change and child marriage is set to increase 33% to nearly 40M by 2050
Giant white bear and teen activist travel from Nepal to New York to campaign for action on global goals
Save the Children child campaigner from Nepal and giant white bear travel from Nepal to New York
More than a third of children surveyed in Afghanistan pushed into child labour, as country marks two years of Taliban rule
More than a third of children surveyed in Afghanistan pushed into child labour
Over 11 million children born during world’s hottest month on record: Save the Children
More than 11 million children born into the hottest month on record
Dengue outbreaks threaten children across Asia as extreme weather spurs mosquitos
A spike in dengue fever outbreaks across Asia is putting children at risk with the situation set to get worse in the coming weeks
Funds for world’s climate hotspots woefully neglect the needs of children, new report finds
Children's Environmental Rights Initiative new report on climate finance not being child friendly
FLASH FLOODING IN SOMALIA PUTS CHILDREN AT FURTHER RISK OF MALNUTRITION, WARNS SAVE THE CHILDREN
A man stands outside a school in flood water in Somalia, where flash flooding risks a rise in malnutrition
Horn of Africa: world leaders hold fate of 20 million children in the balance
The drought in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, has been hard for children
Earth Day: Giant white bear begins epic six-month journey across Nepal to raise awareness of air pollution
Earth Day - giant white Air Bear will begin journey around Nepal to raise awareness of air pollution
