Increasing disasters, many of which are caused and exacerbated by climate change, threaten the well-being of children and young people. According to UNICEF, around one billion children worldwide are extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate, including climate-related disasters.
Empowering children, especially through education, can enable them to protect themselves and become agents of change in their families and communities by passing on what they have learnt. To achieve the Sendai Framework’s goal of reducing global disaster risks and losses, the theme of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is the role of education in protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future.
Further information about the day and planned activities can be found here.