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Beat the heat: protecting children from heatwaves in Europe and Central Asia
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Europe and Central Asia
Heatwaves pose serious risks to children’s health and well-being. Despite the extensive risks children face from heatwaves and other climate hazards, public awareness, policy responses and financing are deeply inadequate. This policy brief outlines the severity of the problem and provides clear recommendations on how to protect children and their societies from the impact of heatwaves.