For every child, a liveable planet.
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, environmental pollution and biodiversity loss has put virtually every child in the world at risk. Together with governments, the private sector, civil society and young people, UNICEF works in more than 190 countries to put the most urgent needs of children and young people at the centre of the response. We work to protect the lives, health and well-being of children, young people and their communities, and strengthen their resilience.
In alignment with its Sustainability and Climate Change Action Plan (2023-2030), UNICEF and its partners are working together to:
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Protect the lives, health and well-being of children and the resilience of their communities by adapting essential social services to a changing climate, more frequent disasters and a degrading environment.
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Empower every child through their life course with the developmental opportunities, education and skills to be a champion for the environment.
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Reduce the emissions and environmental footprint within UNICEF, support its global network of partners to do the same, and advocate for the fulfilment of ambitious international sustainability and climate change agreements.
See UNICEF’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
https://www.unicef.org/documents/sustainability-climate-change-action-plan
www.unicef.org/environment-and-climate-change.
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