Children
To keep its profits, Big Oil stole our future
Children’s education, and their prospects, are suffering as a result of extreme heat driven by climate change – and dirty energy giants are the culprits
Climate policy must protect children’s rights, UN panel hears
High level panel at the UN Human Rights Council hears that a child rights centred approach to climate change is “overdue”
UNICEF: Children bear brunt of climate health impacts
Children are both more exposed to the impacts of climate change and less able to cope with them, writes UNICEF’s Jazmin Burgess
Climate debate cut from England & Wales curriculum for children up to 14
New draft guidelines for England & Wales curriculum criticised by scientists for ‘abdicating duty to future generations’
Why climate change was not ignored in the US Presidential debate
President Barack Obama and Governor Romney did not mention the ‘c’ word in the third and final election debate, but that did not stop climate change dominating discussions on foreign policy.
UNICEF: We must teach urban kids how to deal with disasters
Speaking at the ICLEI Resilient Cities Conference 2012, Antony Spalton from UNICEF spoke to RTCC about the role children play in reducing risks from disasters.
Children key to community climate change action
A new study calls for promotion children’s role in disaster relief and climate adaptation work.
Stars of 2011: Canada’s youth climate delegates
While Canada’s government tore up its commitments to the climate in 2011, the country’s youth movement thrived – and as a result are RTCC’s stars of the Year!
Last minute Christmas gifts with a lasting impact
Searching for that special present this Christmas? Like an African elephant, a school of dolphins or a gallon of water? Check our guide to gifts that keep giving.