From the Heart of the Mountains to the Halls of Power: Alex’s Journey to COP30

A reflection on the post-COP30 landscape and why the implementation narrative still falls short for the world’s most vulnerable.

Joint statement from SI Govt & World Vision SI at COP 30 calls on global leaders to strengthen climate finance to protect child welfare and ensure food security in vulnerable nations.

World Vision has announced an ambitious US$500 million plan to protect children living in the Amazonian communities facing the escalating impacts of the climate crisis.

Explore World Vision’s side events at COP30 - Demonstrating our commitment to climate action and shared solutions for a sustainable, equitable future.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

In today’s world where millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary Njeri, Global School Meals Director, puts a spotlight on school meal programmes—costing less than a cup of coffee per child—that are transforming lives and boosting learning worldwide. With proven impact and high returns, Mary urges governments, donors to make school meals a global priority so no child is left behind.

World Vision warns climate plans overlook child hunger: only 18% mention it, 11% address malnutrition, leaving millions vulnerable to food insecurity.