UNICEF Urges Nepal Government to Invest More in Child-Centric Climate Action
Summary
UNICEF has urged the Government of Nepal to invest more in child-centered climate action as millions of children face rising risks from drought, extreme heat, landslides, and pollution. The report says climate change is worsening children’s health, nutrition, education, and safety across Nepal.
Key Points
- UNICEF says millions of children in Nepal are growing up amid climate change, pollution, and disaster risks that are harming their health, education, nutrition, and safety.
- The report estimates 7.3 million children are at risk of drought, 5.7 million from extreme heat, and 2.9 million from rain-induced landslides.
- UNICEF Nepal Representative Alice Accuong says the climate crisis is becoming a child rights crisis, with the most vulnerable children facing the greatest impact.
- The Government of Nepal has formally approved the Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action at the National Climate Conference.
