Content Topic
Climate change
More resources
Explainer
Climate anxiety
Climate change is impacting almost every aspect of a child’s health and well-being. Direct exposure to climate events, as well as indirect exposure through news and social media about subjects like environmental devastation and government inaction, can further increase stress leading to anxiety, depression and a l...
Press release
Children in South Africa today: An analysis
PRETORIA, 20 November 2024:, To commemorate World Children's Day today, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has published a Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in South Africa 2024 Situation Analysis report detailing the wellbeing of children and adolescents in South Africa across various social...
Press release
Air pollution accounted for some 3,365 deaths of children under five years across South Africa in 2021
PRETORIA, 20 June 2024 – More than 3,365 children under five years died because of air pollution related causes in South Africa during 2021, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report. Of those deaths, 80 per cent occurred within 28-days of birth with ambient particulate matter, a resu...
Report
The Green Rising: Through a Fresh Lens
‘The Green Rising: Through a Fresh Lens’ photo book was produced by twelve talented young storytellers, aged 15 to 24 years, after a four-month journey through which they reflected on their experiences of how a changing planet is changing their lives. Guided by EPA Images Senior Visual Correspondent, Kim Ludbrook,...
Press release
Youth produced photo book and exhibit documents climate and environmental impact on young lives
JOHANNESBURG, 05 June 2024, – ‘The Green Rising: Through a Fresh Lens’ photo book and exhibit launched today at FotoZA gallery in Johannesburg to mark World Environment Day, with the young storytellers calling for urgent action to help tackle climate and environmental impacts on the rights and wellbeing of childr...
Article
From waste to livelihoods, ‘ReChas’ take recycling to the next level
In the yard of a Mitchells Plain home, Shevon frantically swings an axe at a large plastic bucket. “This is why I love my job, it’s good for my mental health as well,” says the 38-year-old mother of two, as shards of plastic fly off into a large polyester trash bag. After years working as a waste picker across one...
Explainer
Talking to your child about climate change
Climate change is happening and nearly every child in the world will be affected. Talking about climate change with our own children can feel hard for many parents. It’s natural to want to protect kids from harm and worry. But if your child is a certain age, chances are they are already hearing about climate chang...
Explainer
Air pollution
Air pollution is one of the greatest threats to children’s health. Ninety-nine per cent of people in the world live in places where the air is considered unhealthy. When children breathe toxic air, it harms their health and jeopardizes their future. For children to grow up healthy, they need clean, safe air. Here ...
Explainer
Heat wave safety tips
Heat waves are anything but fun in the sun. Extreme heat and humidity can be extremely uncomfortable and pose serious health risks, especially for infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Without taking the proper precautions, extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and even worse, fatality. As a result of ...