Abstract
Abstract Children are one of the most sensitive groups to climate change, along with the elderly and those in small island developing states, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. UNICEF estimates that more than half a billion children are estimated to live in extremely high flood risk areas. Children are vulnerable to both the sudden events linked to climate change (e.g., flooding, heatwaves, and wildfires) as well as slower-onset impacts (e.g., water scarcity, shifting agricultural zones, rising sea levels, and increasing disease-vector ranges). Climate change has enormous potential to undermine development gains and livelihood options for today's children. This presentation will provide an overview of impacts on child health and development of both the sudden climate change effects, including extreme weather events, extreme heat, and effects on natural systems; and consequences of the changing climate, such as displacement, migration, and social instability. The trauma of living through a climate-related disaster can have substantial mental health impacts on children and youth. Some key challenges towards to studying and modelling these impacts will be shared. Finally, action and commitments to protect children from climate change will be highlighted.
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