Cooling Down the Earth
(Source: unicef.org)
"If we cut down trees, the Earth will get hotter. The air will become more polluted, and breathing will become harder," said 13-year-old Nhang, an ethnic Raglay child, while playing the "Cool Down the Earth" game with his classmates. Another friend quickly chimed in: "This game is so fun! I just want to play this forever."
In a lively atmosphere of laughter and chatting, Nhang and his friends at the Pi Năng Tắc ethnic minority boarding school sat in a circle to play the new game – "Cool Down the Earth."
For many students, this cooperative game brought a lot of joy during their break after cultural lessons. Moreover, the game helps deliver valuable messages and advice, especially important for students in Ninh Thuận province.
The deeper purpose of these games is to raise awareness about climate change and the impact of individual actions on the community in this coastal province of South Central Vietnam, which has been heavily affected by climate change in recent years.
The most severe impact was the worst drought in 60 years in Ninh Thuận province and other localities during 2015-2016.
As an important partner in responding to the severe drought through nutrition, sanitation, and environmental interventions for vulnerable children and women.
UNICEF Vietnam has emphasized the need to address the root causes and strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable communities so they can withstand harsh conditions and natural disasters caused by climate change in the future.
"If we cut down trees, the Earth will get hotter. The air will become more polluted, and breathing will become harder," (13-year-old Nhang, a Raglay ethnic minority child from Ninh Thuận.)
Recognizing that one of the most important interventions to help children cope with and prevent risks related to natural disasters is to equip them with survival skills.
UNICEF has identified climate change education as a solution to address inequality and improve resilience and preparedness for future environmental disasters.
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