Social policy

The climate crisis is a child’s rights crisis. More and more youth know this, and they are standing up and demanding their right to a safe and sustainable environment.  Climate change will hit children and young people in East Asia & Pacific the hardest, because of natural disasters, increasing temperatures, rising sea levels and water…, What is the idea?, UNICEF is organizing a virtual workshop for young people between 15 and 17 years old, from different countries in East Asia & Pacific. During the workshop - which will take about 1-2 weeks in total - youth will use their climate-friendly ideas to build a city together in Minecraft.  The virtual workshop will follow this structure: Part 1: As a…, What’s the process?, If you would like to participate in this exciting project, please take the following steps:  Fill out this form: Child Utopia Submission Form Write a short paragraph (at least 15 lines) about your ideas for a climate-friendly city and how it would help make your city more sustainable We will contact you back with more questions and information…, Why should you participate?, By turning the ideas from youth into a video that will be shared on social media, we want to give participants a big opportunity: to show the world - children and adults alike - that youth have what it takes to find solutions to the climate crisis. UNICEF’s mission is to empower all children and youth to raise their voice and contribute to climate…