Children and the Climate Migration Crisis: A Casebook for Global Climate Action in Practice and Policy

With climate disasters expected to displace millions as the planet continues to warm, we are fast approaching a serious humanitarian crisis. Foregrounding how our children are increasingly shouldering the era-defining effects of climate change, Children and the Climate Migration Crisis chronicles our collective responsibility to address resulting consequences for the wellbeing and future of children everywhere.

Using illustrative case studies to dive deeper into the current situation, Rose Cardarelli and Harley Pomper outline an educational response for mitigating climate migration and stress-related trauma, including how to foster the development of the social and emotional strengths and responses that children need to grapple with a world in jeopardy.

Subverting eco-anxiety and establishing ways we can empower children around the globe, Children and the Climate Migration Crisis takes a holistic approach to bring together the relevancy and impact of forced migration and climate resilience, underpinned by a social emotional approach to overall wellbeing, adjustment, and adaptability.

Rose Cardarelli is the Founder and CEO of the Education for All Coalition, an international NGO supporting refugee education worldwide. A former senior military commander, healthcare executive, and professor of human security, she is a recognized expert in strategy, global education, and sustainable development. Dr. Cardarelli serves as an NGO representative to the UN and the UNHCR, the Rotary International Representative to UNICEF, and a SEL Representative to UNESCO.

Harley Pomper is an M.A. Student in Anthropology and Franklin Research Fellow at the University of Chicago, USA, working to empower access to education for underserved, disabled, and incarcerated students. From climate resilience curriculum to trauma-responsive training for educators, Pomper is devoted to creating equitable, just, and compassionate learning environments rooted in community care.