Education

This summer has brought not only a resurgence of the coronavirus but also some of the starkest evidence yet of the devastating toll that climate change will take on the planet – and on the lives and learning of children.

This report describes the challenges that many of Australia’s children and young people face as a result of where they live, calling for more support for them before, during and after disasters, and an urgent review of government policies.

64% of youths said they've experienced bushfires, heatwaves & drought in the past three years. 88% believe they're not taught to protect themselves and their communities.

U-INSPIRE India, Nepal, and Indonesia have become the first national chapters of an alliance of youth and young professionals to register their work in UNDRR's Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments online platform.

The simulation is designed to give the viewers a near-to-real life experience of fire in a school and thereby giving an opportunity to learn how to react effectively.

Children are deeply impacted by bushfires. Schools burn, pollution poses health threats, and emotional distress often follows. It is essential children are prepared.

Disaster Scope is an augmented reality (AR) application which contains flooding and fire smoke simulations with the aim of improving awareness and people’s understanding of disaster risk.

During National Disaster Resilience Month, the Philippine DepEd is raising awareness on fire prevention and response, especially among children.