LUSAKA, 3 September 2026 – The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in Zambia is projected to jump 72%, as anticipated El Niño drought and the conflict in the Middle East threaten to push more families into hunger, Save the Children said.

Save the Children staff have seen children visibly unwell, with some being treated for respiratory tract infections and fevers.

At least 69 schools in flood-devastated districts in Northern Nepal have been destroyed or damaged, putting education at risk for nearly 19,000 children, Save the Children said.

The data by Copernicus Wildfire Emissions Watch, analysed by Save the Children, reveals that the intensity of the carbon emissions in Torfaen puts it fourth in the world.

The UK's credibility on international climate finance (ICF) is in need of repair. As the Foreign Secretary commits to putting climate and development at the heart of the UK foreign policy, a reformed approach to ICF would be a tangible step towards restoring the UK's credibility and leadership on climate action.

About 26 million children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe Union lived in areas that experienced unusually high carbon emissions over the past month.

What does meaningful youth-led climate action look like? Reflections from London Climate Action Week on why children and young people must be at the heart of climate action, and what organisations can do to move beyond participation towards meaningful youth leadership.

Four years of rising food prices in Malawi have pushed nutritious diets further out of reach for many families. Save the Children’s latest Cost of the Diet analysis shows why this matters most for women and young children.

One billion people live in countries classified as fragile and conflict affected states, with very poor access to climate adaptation finance. The blog attempts to present a technical framework that combines climate action, humanitarian efforts and peace building initiatives to deliver climate resilience.

Save the Children and Admiral Group have announced a new three-year partnership worth £1 million to support the charity’s UK and global work in mitigating the impacts of climate change and poverty on children.

Choosing to bring new life into an uncertain future is never an easy decision to make - but the hope and possibility that all children bring can be galvanising.

Five youth-informed tips to help children cope with climate anxiety. Evidence-based guidance from Save the Children. Includes signs of eco-anxiety. Updated 2025.

The UK faced a recent heatwave and is braced for more to come. As worrying as this is for us, the health implications for children on the frontline of the climate emergency are so much more dire and exacerbated by fragile health systems as well as the recent cuts to overseas development assistance. The UK government must go further and faster to protect children from the devastating impacts of heatwaves and other climate extremes, both at home and abroad.

Discover how mass lobbying brings communities together to influence policymakers on vital environmental and social issues with hope and courage.

Two rounds of aid cuts in less than five years demand urgent course correction to UK ICF to protect children on the climate crisis frontlines and to safeguard the UK's national interest.

A bigger and better IDA21 has a role in addressing the climate finance gap for children

Some 23,000 young people have cast their vote in a mass-scale election for children across England and Wales.

For most of us, climate change seems remote and theoretical. It’s a story happening in the news or in the future. But that's not the story for children.

Save the Children calls on partners at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks in Geneva to recognize the lifesaving role of education in emergency settings.

Lola- one of our Changemaker Leaders- explains why she volunteers, and the importance of a fossil-fuel phase out for both planetary and personal health.

Changemaker Leader Michelle talks about why climate action is so important to her.

A look back at some of the amazing achievements made possible for children every minute, every day, all around the world.

Taking action: How we can help support mothers, caregivers and families in the best way through the challenges they face

The children of Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the world’s in-action to face up to the climate crisis – and if we do not act, is a stain on our conscience.

Exploring the potential for integrated and granular data in improving SDG implementation in the era of polycrisis.

The Paris Summit raised awareness and momentum but fell short on tangible outcomes

An exploration of the role of colonialism in our understanding of the climate crisis.

How the UK Government can unlock billions of pounds to address the interconnected crises of climate change and inequality.

For Great Big Green Week 2023 hear more about Portsmouth City Council's Youth Cabinet’s climate campaign.

As we celebrate World Environment Day, George Akor looks at how we’re supporting children taking climate action in Nigeria and around the world.