Amy Wickham
Amy Wickham is UNICEF’s Education and Climate Lead, where she guides global efforts to advance climate-resilient education systems that protect learning for every child. She leads work to translate climate and environmental trends into strategic guidance and technical support for country offices, strengthening systems to anticipate and respond to climate impacts. Since joining UNICEF in 2013, she has led programmes across climate, energy, environment, and disaster risk reduction in Zimbabwe, Mongolia, and at Headquarters in New York. Prior to UNICEF, she worked with international organizations in Kenya, India, Ireland, and Rwanda.
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Climate action and literacy 30 April 2026 Why climate-resilient education systems start with educators
Amy Wickham, Jennifer Ulrick, Rikke Kristiansen, Sarah Beardmore, Sean Storr
Across the world, climate change is already disrupting education . Heatwaves force school closures. Floods damage classrooms and learning materials. Storms and droughts displace communities and interrupt schooling, often repeatedly.
Why climate-resilient education systems start with educators