Findings of consultations with children and young people informing General Comment No. 26.
Children and Young People’s Consultation 31 March 2022 – 30 June 2022
7,416 children from 103 countries
shared their views on their rights, the environment and climate change
Children’s key demands to adults
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A clean and healthy environment
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To be listened to, taken seriously and play a role in environmental action
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Clear and transparent actions from governments, corporations and all adults
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Cooperation across countries and regions of the world
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Awareness raising and environmental education
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Spaces to share their ideas for potential solutions
“First we used to play in the park near my house. Now a factory has been built near my house and a dirty smell comes from there. Now we are not able to play there.”
“Add information about climate change to the current school curriculum so that all children and youth can attain first hand information on climate change.”
