Kamlager-Dove, Titus Introduce Resolution on the Threat Climate Change Poses to Children and Young People’s Futures

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on Earth Day, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced a resolution highlighting the disproportionate threat that climate change poses to the future of young people and children around the world. Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) also joined Congresswomen Kamlager-Dove and Titus in introducing this resolution.  

“I was proud to commemorate Earth Day by introducing this resolution highlighting the need to take immediate action to address the climate crisis for the sake of our children and young people,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “Children and youth have the greatest stake in and will be the greatest beneficiaries of global progress toward combating climate change. At the same time, it is the younger generations that will suffer the most from a failure of the international community to act urgently on climate adaptation and mitigation. This resolution recommits us to the work of securing a healthy planet and a sustainable future for all children—on Earth Day, and every day.”  

“The protection of our planet to create a healthier future for our children is something I am proud to champion in the House of Representatives,” said Congresswoman Titus. “That’s why I am proud to introduce this resolution on Earth Day recognizing the immense threat the climate crisis poses to the health and wellbeing of young people. We must recommit to creating a cleaner, healthier environment because there is no planet B.” 

“Around the world, extreme weather is disrupting children’s education, endangering their food security, and putting their safety at risk. This resolution shines a light on the critical stake children have in a healthy planet, the ways in which children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change – and affirms the leading role the United States can take to support children to overcome these challenges,” said Smita Baruah, Associate Vice President of Government Relations at Save the Children.   

This resolution has been endorsed by the following organizations: Alight, Bank Information Center, Catholic Relief Services, Congressional Hunger Center, Creation Justice Ministries, First Focus, Campaign for Children, Global Campaign for Education-US, Humanity & Inclusion, International Rescue Committee, IRUSA, Jhpiego, Magis Americas, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Oxfam America, Plant With Purpose, Relief International, RISE Institute, Save the Children, Solar Cookers International, The Green Transition Project, Together for Girls, UNICEF, WaterAid, and World Vision.  

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