Nearly 10 million Nepali children exposed to unhealthy air, UNICEF warns
Summary
Nearly 10 million children in Nepal are exposed to unhealthy air pollution, while millions more face drought, extreme heat and landslides, UNICEF says in a new report. The agency is urging the government and partners to put children’s rights at the centre of climate policy, financing and adaptation.
Key Points
- 9.9 million children in Nepal are exposed to unhealthy air pollution, with millions more facing drought, extreme heat and landslide risks.
- UNICEF says climate change is worsening child health, nutrition, education and protection, especially for poor, disabled, rural and marginalised children.
- The government endorsed the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action at the National Climate Summit ahead of COP31.
- UNICEF is calling for more child-responsive climate finance, resilient services and meaningful youth participation in decision-making.
