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Climate change and impacts

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09 November 2022

49 per cent of youth in South Africa reconsidering starting a family due to climate concerns – UNICEF poll

U-Report poll highlights concerns about the immediate and longer-term impact of climate and environment related events on young people’s lives.

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08 November 2022

South African Youth Statement to COP 27

We, the youth of South Africa...

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English (PDF, 199 KB)

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04 November 2021

80 per cent of young people affected by a climate or environment related event

UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll highlights the specific impact of climate and environment related events on children and young people but also hope for change through local youth initiatives, green economy jobs and climate action following COP 26

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Children in South Africa at high risk of the impacts of the climate crisis

Water scarcity, soil and water pollution are the biggest threats to the wellbeing of children and young people across South Africa, according to new UNICEF report.

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Addressing the twin crises that face us all

Commemorating World Humanitarian Day 2021

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01 November 2011

Exploring the impact of climate change on children

Children are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

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Summary of findings (PDF, 909 KB)

Full report (PDF, 2 MB)

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01 November 2011

Change through the eyes of a child

South African children speak about climate change

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English (PDF, 1 MB)