Climate change is a threat multiplier, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable girls and boys. Though children are the least responsible for climate change, those living in urban informal settlements, as well as
As a Christian organisation, World Vision is called to be a Steward of God’s creation (Genesis 1:28, 1 Peter 4:10). The care we are to exercise for “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) is inextricably connected to our proper
The EU is the world’s largest aid donor and a major political actor with a strong influence over global policies. The EU recognises civil society as an essential actor in policy making and implementation, specifically in the
When a disaster such as a flood strikes, everybody is trying to survive and the protection and well-being of children is often overlooked. When close 50,000 people were affected by floods in Kasese District in western Uganda
World Vision believes that responding to climate change is a justice issue. Climate justice represents the interdependence of human rights, development and climate action. We see climate justice as an approach that places
Climate change is happening now, and is threatening the realisation of children’s rights and their ability to achieve their full potential. Children and young people across the planet have expressed their desire to fully
Months of heavy rains and flooding experienced across Sudan have left at least 100 people dead, destroyed livelihoods, and caused so much devastation. Official figures indicate that close to 900,000 people have been affected
The world is facing multiple challenges with huge impacts on humanity, requiring action from citizens, policy-makers and activists. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and169 targets demonstrate the scale and ambition
The children and youth consultation, on the climate crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), was conducted from August 2019 to January 2020, across 12 countries, in Asia and the Pacific. The consultation was jointly
Highlights of the Guardians of the Planet: Asia Pacific Children and Youth Voices on Climate Crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction report. The consultation was jointly organised by a group of partners that included the Asia
World Vision Bangladesh with Forest Department of Bangladesh implemented a European Union funded three-year project named “Our Forest, Our Life”: A Community based Action towards the Sustainability of the Sundarbans Reserve
Over the years, acute and prolonged dry
seasons, overgrazing, rampant bush fires and
indiscreet felling of trees have translated to
increased decline in forest cover, loss of
indigenous biodiversity and decreased soil
fertili
This joint statement on the COVID-19 crisis accompanies a set of recommendations from NGOs in February 2020 on Making the European Green Deal work for International Partnerships.
As NGOs working on climate, environment
The European Commission’s Green Deal can help solve international climate and biodiversity emergencies by shaping stronger and more sustainable partnerships with tropical-forested countries. But, this will only succeed, if it
VISION: By 2030, halt the degradation and support the regeneration of human-modified landscapes to ensure food, water and income security for all, prevent biodiversity and ecosystem
The ESMF spells out the Environmental and Social regulations of Ghana, safeguards requirements under the project, institutional arrangements and capacity required to implement the framework.
Cities Prepare! is a call to leaders to recognise and act on the dangers facing people living on the margins in urban centres across Asia.
It follows on World Vision’s first Asia Pacific
