Opinion | How climate change is reshaping the way children grow up
Summary
Climate change is disrupting children’s lives in Nepal through floods, school closures, poor nutrition and rising protection risks. The writer calls for child-friendly climate policies, safer learning spaces and meaningful youth participation in decisions shaping the future.
Key Points
- Climate-related disasters are disrupting children’s education, health, nutrition and safety in Nepal.
- The August 26 floods affected an estimated 84,270 people, including 32,021 children in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The article argues that children and young people must have a meaningful voice in climate decisions and investments.
- It urges leaders to turn Nepal’s child-friendly climate commitments, including NDC 3.0, into real action.
