The evidence presented in this review confirms the centrality of children and their unique vulnerabilities to global, national and subnational policies and frameworks on climate change and human security...A coherent, cooperative partnership between governments, civil society, UN organizations, donors, the private sector and every individual (inclusive of and taking into account generations and genders) is needed to reduce and mitigate risk at all levels. [Case studies on Southern Sudan, Morocco and an example of local adaptation in Kenya].