Children and youth

This publication promotes comprehensive community preparedness by helping readers adopt practical safety measures.

To counter the widespread misconception that Timor-Leste is safe from tsunamis, UNDRR teamed up with the Civil Protection Authority, UNESCO-IOC and Pacifico to hold a week of public awareness activities at schools to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day.

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, the challenge is no longer just about responding; it’s about acting early to protect the most vulnerable, especially children, before hazards reach their peak.

Over the past decade, communities across the United States have faced a steady rise in severe weather events. Climate Central reports more than 193 major disasters during this period, resulting in over $1.5 trillion in economic losses and 6,403 deaths.

The study found that children exposed to higher-than-usual temperatures were less likely to meet developmental milestones for literacy and numeracy, relative to children living in areas with lower temperatures.

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In Japan, where earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and other natural disasters are observed more frequently than other countries, children grow up learning to recognize and respond to disaster risks from an early age.