Loss and damage case studies

UNICEF Innocenti invited a diverse range of organizations to share case studies of projects and programmes that addressed the impacts of climate-related events on children. These initiatives, implemented across diverse geopolitical, socioeconomic, environmental, and climatic contexts, respond to both slow- and sudden-onset events such as tropical storms, flooding, and drought.

The 13 case studies provide real-world insights into the economic and non-economic losses and damages affecting children’s development and well-being, as well as key child-focused sectors such as education, health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), social protection, and child protection.

The case studies showcase a variety of approaches, from long-term, integrated programmes to shorter-term pilot projects and post-disaster humanitarian interventions, with geographic reach ranging from single counties to multiple countries. Each case study documents the processes, strategies, and lessons learned, highlighting both effective approaches and the limitations of existing interventions and funding, emphasizing the urgent need for additional, child-responsive Loss and Damage financing.