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UNICEF Aotearoa's teams from across the motu joined the School Strike 4 Climate on Friday, alongside thousands of students, whānau and community members. By standing alongside students in their call for #climateaction, we reaffirm our commitment to amplifying their voices and advocating for their rights. The #climatecrisis is a children's emergency. Over 1 billion children worldwide will be extremely impacted by climate change - yet they are the least responsible for it. Children and young people have the right to be heard on issues that affect them. This is why we launched our climate crisis appeal calling on the Government to: 1) fund a permanent youth climate advisory committee, 2) declare the climate crisis a children's emergency and 3) to sign up to the international Declaration on Children, Young People and Climate Action. Add your voice by heading to the link below to sign our Climate Crisis petition. https://lnkd.in/gE2K6tuQ

Today, almost 1 billion children live in extremely high-risk areas prone to environmental and climate hazards. The repercussions of the climate change crisis are closely linked to issues of child rights, poverty, gender, and conflict, which worsen children’s lives. Despite the obvious impact of the climate crisis on children, safeguarding their interests and rights, particularly in international climate finance, remains woefully inadequate. To address this issue, UNICEF and @sida signed a flexible global partnership agreement in June 2024 that will enhance UNICEF’s ability to deliver results for children around critical services such as healthcare, water and sanitation, education, and others. This partnership aims to ensure that children, and the communities they live in, have uninterrupted access to vital services during climate change-related emergencies.

📢 Join us at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) as we tackle global challenges and reinforce the 2030 Agenda. This year's theme focuses on eradicating poverty amid multiple crises, with a spotlight on the climate crisis and its impact on education. 🌍📚 Learn how Education Above All Foundation is leveraging education to build resilience, especially for marginalised communities. Together, let's empower individuals and improve community resilience through quality education. #HLPF2024 #ClimateAction

As we gear up for the year ahead – aiming to reach as many people as possible affected by conflict and climate emergencies, and supporting sustainable, community driven programs that build lasting change in breaking the cycle of extreme poverty – we bring you a special 2023 Donor Impact Report. Read more about how we delivered life-saving programs to communities on the frontlines of global challenges and how you can continue to turn your concern into action this year. ➡️ #donorappreciation #ConcernWorldwide

On this #EarthDay we want to make sure children’s messages on #climatechange are clear: 🚨70% of children are worried or very worried about the impacts of climate change 🚨69% of children feel that politicians are not doing enough to address climate change More than 9,200 children across Europe aged 10 to 18 have spoken about the issues that matter most to them through the #EuropeKidsWant survey we launched with ChildFund, Save the Children, SOS Children's Villages and UNICEF. 👉https://buff.ly/4b1PobR

Did you know 774 million children – a third of all children– face the dual threat of poverty and high climate risk?⚠ Our climate is changing too fast for families to adapt to it and those children already facing hunger and conflict, poverty and discrimination are suffering most of all. Their homes, schools and playgrounds are being washed away by floods. Drought is turning fields, food and jobs to dust. Heatwaves and diseases are stealing young lives. This is alarming, but there’s still time to change course. As the world’s leading experts on children’s rights, we’re working with children to transform their lives and futures through new, climate-smart solutions, across all our work 💪 Leaders and experts at the Bonn Climate Conference must remember children are bearing the brunt of this crisis and must do more to put them at the centre of #ClimateAction! Read the experiences of children in the world's most climate-vulnerable countries ⬇ #ClimateCrisis

The world has had record-breaking temperatures for the last 12 months⚠️ And extreme heat is currently putting at risk the lives of children in all corners of the world, from Europe and America, to Africa and Asia. A research report released by Save the Children in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Born into the Climate Crisis, found children born in 2020 face on average 7 times as many scorching heatwaves as their grandparents! And unfortunately, extreme heat disproportionately impacts those children affected by inequality, poverty and discrimination the most. Find out more in our new article 👉 https://bit.ly/4cUW8JP #SaveTomorrow #ClimateCrisis

🌍 Excited to be part of the movement towards a more energy-secure and equitable Europe! Join us LIVE on April 10, 2024, at 14:00 CEST for the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Policy Conference in Brussels. 🇪🇺 Let's bridge policy and practice to empower local actors in tackling energy poverty closer to EU citizens. ℹ️ This one-day event will dive deep into current policies, raise awareness, and advocate for urgent actions to combat energy poverty. With insights from DG ENER and recent events by EPAH antenna organisations, we're ready to spark impactful change. 🤝 Leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe will come together to discuss the vital role of local governments in addressing energy poverty. Plus, we'll explore how Member States can enhance their National Energy and Climate Plans by June 2024. 🗣️ Let's engage in dialogue, exchange ideas, and highlight the importance of a multi-governance approach. Together, we can make a difference! Don't miss out - mark your calendars and join the conversation. #EnergyPoverty #EUAction #PolicyConference #Empowerment #Sustainability

Did you know citizen empowerment is one of the keys to become more resilient – especially during the warmer months of the year? ✍️ Here's our article about #SummerEnergyPoverty published on the COOLtoRISE Project new website. Check it out! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dFYsjw9P

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