Climate change adaptation

Nine school children have been reunited with their families after being stranded at school for two days by the devastating flash floods in Northern Nepal, as rescue efforts continue to reach other students, Save the Children said.

While air pollution affects everyone, children are among the most vulnerable because their bodies, organs and immune systems are still not fully developed.

Two thirds of children across Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves between 1 January and 14 July this year, according to new data from Save the Children as temperatures soar and record wildfires ravage parts of Europe

How can communities improve their livelihoods while also protecting the ecosystems they depend on?

As climate risks continue to intensify, early action is key to protecting community health. Community-based approaches are opening up more sustainable solutions – especially for children and vulnerable groups.

In Tam Giang commune, Ca Mau province, young people are taking steady steps to contribute to a greener and more climate-resilient community.

On 23–24 April 2026, Save the Children Vietnam participated in the Climate Change Education Forum of Shanghai Climate Week 2026, with the support of Save the Children China.

More than 60 young people from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea came together to connect, exchange ideas, and share climate initiatives at the event “Vietnam–Korea Youth Acting Green for a Shared Future.”

Pisey is an 11-year-old grade 6 student from Kampong Chhnang province. She lives with her parents and two siblings. Her father is a fisherman, and her mother works as a small seller. The family has long struggled financially, often earning only enough for daily food. Despite this, her parents strongly support their three children continuing learning.

Climate change is increasingly impacting children’s lives and learning. In this context, climate change education should go beyond simply delivering knowledge; it needs to help children understand, experience, and gradually take action within their own environments.