Will somebody ask us?
A nursery rhyme released by UNICEF East Asia & Pacific for the children of the region is asking adults: will somebody ask us how to fight the climate crisis? Nursery rhymes have endured for centuries. These simple songs act as a message in a bottle to future generations, carrying tales of revolutions, wars, and pandemics. Handed down from one…, What can be done?, Put children at the centre of climate change strategies and response plans. Protect children from the impact of climate change and environmental degradation, such as by making schools, health centres, water and sanitation facilities, and other services critical to children’s well-being resistant to climate and environmental shocks. Recognize…, #MyClimateFuture, In 2021, children and young people from the region engaged in conversations with Geo, #MyClimateFuture bot to learn about their climate rights and how they can take action. One thing was clear: children are the agents of change, and they are keen to help address the climate crisis and be part of the solution for a more sustainable and safer future…, Other Stories:, The Last Islanders: rising sea levels in Papua New Guinea Wisdom from youth – rising agents of change