Climate Change
This collection of teacher resources consists of an educator guide, Climate Change, Children and Youth: Local Connections to Global Issues, a UNICEF Canada resource. This guide is intended to engage youth around the topic of climate change and its effects on the world’s children. Additional resources, such as stories, videos, and podcasts have been included in this collection to provide additional opportunities for youth to explore the topic of climate change.
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The resources, created by UNICEF Canada, provide an overview of the issue of climate change, and... 9-12
Climate Change, Children and Youth
The resources, created by UNICEF Canada, provide an overview of the issue of climate change, and how it might affect youth.
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In December of 2009, youth gathered in Copenhagen Denmark to address the issue of climate change... 6-8
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Children's Climate Change Forum Declaration
In December of 2009, youth gathered in Copenhagen Denmark to address the issue of climate change. The forum released this declaration, demanding action from world leaders on an issue of great importance to future generations.
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As a follow-up to the Copenhagen Children’s Climate Forum in December 2009, young people, many... 6-8
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Child Rights and Climate Change: Your World, Your Voice, Your Future!
As a follow-up to the Copenhagen Children’s Climate Forum in December 2009, young people, many of whom participated in the Climate Summit, implement their own projects combating climate change in their home countries.
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Youth leaders from around the globe will gather in Copenhagen to develop policy solutions to the... 6-8
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Children's Climate Forum Launch
Youth leaders from around the globe will gather in Copenhagen to develop policy solutions to the issue of climate change.
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A changing global environment creates challenges in the form of drought, floods and disasters.... 6-8
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Climate Change
A changing global environment creates challenges in the form of drought, floods and disasters. Children are especially vulnerable to the future effects of climate change. Watch this video to learn more.
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This video explains the possible effects of climate change on children and the most vulnerable... 6-8
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Climate Change and Children
This video explains the possible effects of climate change on children and the most vulnerable populations, as well as how it can undermine development initiatives.
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Youth gathered in Copenhagen Denmark in December 2009, to discuss and offer policy prescriptions... 6-8
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Copenhagen Climate Change Forum Video
Youth gathered in Copenhagen Denmark in December 2009, to discuss and offer policy prescriptions on the issue of climate change.
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UNICEF correspondent Chris Niles reports how one girl's access to education is threatened by... 3-5
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In Ethiopia, UNICEF Helps Meet Water Supply Challenges in Drought-Prone District
UNICEF correspondent Chris Niles reports how one girl's access to education is threatened by lack of water in the drought-affected Tigray region of Ethiopia.
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Youth delegates from the Children's Climate Forum outline the many issues their countries are... 6-8
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Copenhagen Children’s Climate Forum Declares: Time to Fight Climate Change is Now
Youth delegates from the Children's Climate Forum outline the many issues their countries are facing in relation to climate change.
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Zambian Children's Climate Conference youth delegate Stan Lengwe, 16, talks about helping his... 6-8
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Youth Delegates at Zambian Climate Conference Take Lessons Home to Their Communities
Zambian Children's Climate Conference youth delegate Stan Lengwe, 16, talks about helping his neighbors understand the importance of a clean environment.
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Young people present policy solutions on the issue of Climate Change to world leaders at the... 6-8
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Youth-Generated Solutions to Climate Change
Young people present policy solutions on the issue of Climate Change to world leaders at the United Nations.
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Background Info: Climate Change
UNICEF links, Cartoons and Games
- UNICEF Photoessays
- Child Rights Cartoons
- UNICEF Cartoon: Meena
- Water Alert! Game
- Ayiti Game
- UNICEF Voices of Youth
- Child Info
- UNICEF Tap Project
- Unite for Climate
- Child Alert Darfur
- Progress for Children Report - update on the MDGs
- UNICEF State of the World's Children Report Microsites
- TeachUNICEF TeacherTube Channel
