Journal 2021

The Climate issue

Climate change is especially dangerous for young children. Yet discussions about climate seldom refer to the fate of young children. They should.

This edition of Early Childhood Matters is dedicated to examining the many ways that climate change and early childhood intersect. In 34 articles, we hear from leading policymakers, researchers, educators, urban planners and activists from around the world, about how to both develop ecological resilience and improve well-being in the early years.

We also spotlight a critical fact: many of the measures that improve life for young children and their families also make cities more climate resilient.

Guest Editor:
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Guest Editor: Pamela Druckerman
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The views expressed in Early Childhood Matters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Van Leer Foundation. Initiatives featured are not necessarily funded by the Van Leer Foundation.

© Bernard van Leer Foundation, 2021

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This 2021 issue of Early Childhood Matters is no. 130 in the series. Also published in Spanish: Espacio para la Infancia (ISSN 1566-6476)

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Executive Director

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Cecilia Vaca Jones
Executive Director, Bernard van Leer Foundation

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Margaret Mellor

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Lynda Hoek

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Cléa Dieudonné

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Jessica Wright

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Melissa van Well-Dijkshoorn and Alexis Camejo
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