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World: News Quote - Europe heatwaves: ‘Acknowledgement alone is not enough. We need action now to protect children from extreme heat’
By Save the Children at ReliefWeb
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Countries: World, France, Germany, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . LONDON/GENEVA, 23 JUNE 2026 - Extreme temperatures across Europe have disrupted education and have left at least two children dead [1], providing a sharp reminder that real policy changes must happen to address
Key takeaway [2] Matilde Angeltveit, Senior Advisor and Global Climate Advocacy Lead, Save the Children, said: “Heat is hurting children across Europe.
Why this matters
The extreme heatwaves affecting Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some cities, highlight the urgent need for policy changes to address the climate crisis. Save the Children's call for action emphasizes the disproportionate impact of climate change on children, who are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and disruptions to their education. The fact that Europe is warming at more than double the global rate, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization, underscores the region's particular vulnerability to climate extremes. As the world prepares for the COP31 climate summit, the focus on children's unique vulnerabilities to climate change is crucial, given that they will experience nearly seven times more heatwaves than their grandparents. The demand for a tripling of global climate finance to developing countries and the phase-out of fossil fuels is a critical step towards mitigating the effects of climate change on future generations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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