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Free school meals plan for low income family Dutch schools

 
Schools in The Netherlands with a large proportion of pupils from low income families are to get extra money from the state to pay for free lunches all pupils.Read more
31-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
30-03-2023

The fight of our lives for their futures: climate action needed now, for every child

 
Every government in the world must do all it can to prepare children for life in a climate-changed world by...The fight of our lives for their futures: climate action needed now, for every child
30-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
29-03-2023

Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: family planning must be part of urban development plans

 
Nigeria is rapidly urbanising, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate...Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: family planning must be part of urban development plans
29-03-2023|Comment|author: The Conversation Africa
28-03-2023

London school pupils build filters for their own classrooms

 
Pupils in London concerned with the city’s poor air quality have taken matters into their own hands by building their...London school pupils build filters for their own classrooms
28-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
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Why data is key to protecting kids online and ensuring the digital future we deserve

Today, children’s lives are an interconnected web of in-person and digital experiences that feed and merge seamlessly. While digital technologies have opened up new worlds for children that we could hardly have imagined when we...Read more
27-03-2023|Comment|author: World Economic Forum

And the European Urban Mobility award goes to…Braga

The Portugese city of Braga has won the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK award in recognition of its work on sustainable mobility, with child safety a key theme.Read more
24-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

‘Bleak future’ for children living in poverty in New Zealand – report

Child poverty rates in Aotearoa New Zealand are ‘a sad indictment on the country’, with no real improvement in policy that could turn things aroundRead more
23-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Assessing the future of ‘sustainable’ adventure playgrounds in England

Creating a formal ‘network’ of outdoor adventure playgrounds would help them feel less isolated and more likely to become sustainable in the long run.Read more
22-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Protecting children from exploitation means rethinking how we approach online behaviour

Raising children in the digital age is increasingly challenging. Many younger people are relying more on screens for social interactions. They experiment with new media sharing options, such as TikTok, Snapchat and BeReal, but without...Read more
21-03-2023|Comment|author: Guest author

Better ‘city-wide urban planning’ key to tackling childhood obesity in Latin American cities

Better urban planning and public health policies are key to tackling rising childhood obesity rates in Latin American cities, says a new report.Read more
20-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Mapping birth rates through surveying family-friendly municipalities

The European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities is asking for feedback from cities as part of a project to map birth trends.Read more
17-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Global coalition recognises Mexico City’s work on streets around schools

Mexico City’s efforts to improve the design and management of routes to and from school for children have been recognised at the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit.Read more
16-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Forget the conspiracies, 15-minute cities will free us to improve our mental health and wellbeing

The idea of the 15-minute city, according to its originator Carlos Moreno, is that people are no more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride away from all the services they need to live, learn...Read more
15-03-2023|Comment|author: The Conversation Global Perspectives

Family money worries from COVID policies hit mental health of US children in cities

Children’s mental health across US cities was significantly affected by the financial effects of pandemic containment polices.Read more
14-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

The climate crisis disrupts 40 million children’s education every year. Here’s how we could fix it

The future of the planet’s young people is tied to the future of the planet, according to a new UK government report.Read more
13-03-2023|Comment|author: World Economic Forum

Children have their online say on design of Belgian city playground

A digital platform popular with children for creating ‘virtual’ worlds’ is being employed by a Belgian city to redesign a playground.Read more
10-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
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‘We demand justice’: Austrian children take their own government to court over climate action

07-03-2023|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
A dozen children have filed a lawsuit with Austria’s top court seeking to force the government to ensure their constitutional rights are protected by taking tougher action against climate change. A lawyer for the group of...Read more

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