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Around the world, governments are the driving force for climate policies that can meaningfully address the unique needs of their countries’ youngest citizens. Many are already integrating the needs and priorities of children and young people into actionable, sufficiently financed policies and plans as shown in the stories below. However, much more can be done, especially in providing reliable financing in the countries and areas where it is needed most. *The methodology for the “NDC and child sensitivity study” explains how and why the mapping specifically looks at NDCs submitted to the UNFCCC NDC Registry. The study recognizes that some countries use other documents to describe child-sensitive actions and commitments, such as National Adaptation Plans and Adaptation Communications. Thus, the data here should be recognized as one input into a wider discussion on how governments are and can involve children and young people in climate plans, policies and actions and advance their rights, needs and services across sectors.## Contact UsFor any questions, inquiries or partnership requests, you can contact us at **climate@unicef.org**© 2022 UNICEF UruguayFor any questions, inquiries or partnership requests, you can contact us at [climate@unicef.org](mailto:climate@unicef.org)*The methodology for the “NDC and child sensitivity study” explains how and why the mapping specifically looks at NDCs submitted to the UNFCCC NDC Registry. The study recognizes that some countries use other documents to describe child-sensitive actions and commitments, such as National Adaptation Plans and Adaptation Communications. Thus, the data here should be recognized as one input into a wider discussion on how governments are and can involve children and young people in climate plans, policies and actions and advance their rights, needs and services across sectors. [Legal Information](https://unicef.org/legal)