In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, youth are playing a key role in the fight against climate change. Learn more about their work below:
"The impact of climate change and environmental degradation is being felt more and more every day. Without immediate action and concerted international effort, those least responsible for this crisis — children and generations yet to come — will inherit and suffer the consequences.
No wonder youth around the world are taking up the mantle to lead the charge on environmental activism. UNICEF is supporting them by elevating their voices to address climate change and helping them take action to preserve the overall health and future of the planet.
Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is supporting children's rights to publicly and freely express their views on all matters affecting their wellbeing, including environmental sustainability. Piloted in 2010, the DRC Child Reporters program introduces children between the ages of 12 and 16 to basic journalism techniques and CRC child rights concepts that help them identify and report on issues impacting children within their communities."
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