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Confronting the effects of climate change on child health and well-being
Clinical impacts and solutions
Climate change is impacting almost every aspect of child health and well-being from pregnancy to adolescence. Children are disproportionately affected by climate change because they are uniquely vulnerable to environmental hazards compared to adults.
Date (DD-MM-YYYY)
02-09-2025 to 02-09-2026
Available on-demand until 2nd September 2026
Cost
Free
Education type
Article
CPD subtype
On-demand
Description
While the evidence on the impact of climate change on children’s health and well-being is growing, research often focuses on the effects of individual hazards. This report aims to provide a comprehensive ‘stocktake’ of the impacts of climate change on children across six major hazards that impact their health and well-being: extreme heat, droughts, wildfires, floods and storms, air pollution and ecosystem changes.
This report makes three recommendations with accompanying specific actions:
- Reduce emissions to meet 1.5°C degree threshold ensuring the best interest of the child
- Protect children from the impact of climate change
- Prioritize child health and well-being in climate policy, investment and action
Contact details
Email address
Avenue Appia 20
Geneva 27
1211