East African Children’s Summit Calls for Children to Be Prioritized in Climate Policies
East African Children’s Summit Calls for Children to Be Prioritized in Climate Policies
The Kampala Children’s East African Community Declaration on Climate was presented to EAC Deputy Secretary General Andrea Aguer Ariik at the Parliament of Uganda Friday.
Key resolutions include:
Building climate-resilient schools and health facilities;
Providing safe water and sanitation to protect children’s health and well-being;
Establishing of early-warning systems and strengthen disaster preparedness to protect children from climate-related risks;
Integrating climate education into school curricula to equip children with practical knowledge and skills;
Promoting clean energy and restore the environment through tree planting, wetland conservation and improved waste management;
Establishing a permanent EAC Regional Children’s Council to give children a structured platform to influence regional policies and programs;
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