[Climate change impact on children's well-being]

Increased number of heat-strokes and diseases due to rising summer temperature and lower resilience of children. The daily well-being of children requires outdoor exposure which is limited due to extreme weather and urban heat islands. Environmental hazards leave children most vulnerable in alleviation.

Psychological impact especially in the case of climate refugees with reduced social welfare net. Increased risk of cardiovascular issues and disturbance in sleep patterns due to excessive heat. Measures to mitigate these risks include: Increase R&D to specific impacts of climate change on children. Allocate resources in disaster plans for food and nutrition of children, children's recreation, rehabilitation. Ensure Government support to put kids back in schooling system if removed.

Panchayat goals to ensure Net-Zero by 2070 and better climate resilience. Mission LIFE to ensure sustainable lifestyles for children compatible with nature. Children-centric legislations for social security in case of loss of parents to climate change.

— Amrit Mahapatra · AIR 121