The Role of Children’s Literature in The Fight Against Climate Change: An Analysis of Selected Children’s Art and Poems About Climate Change Around the World
  • Author(s): Dennis Wabuyaka Waswa
  • Paper ID: 1716807
  • Page: 2842-2845
  • Published Date: 25-04-2026
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 10 April-2026
Abstract

The role of children’s literature in the fight against climate change: An analysis of selected children’s art and poems about climate change around the world. At this point in history, we are confronted with a cluster of crises, key among them is climate-based catastrophies courtesy of global climate change. It is thus worth noting that the physical world is in crisis. This crisis largely stems from environmental degradation due to modernity. The climate crisis is fundamentally and irreparably reshaping our world, with grave implications for the rights of current and future generations of children. This paper seeks to explore the role of children’s art and poetry about climate change around the world. Using ecocriticism theory, the paper investigates the role of children’s literature in environmental conservation. The findings of the study underscore the significance of children’s art and poetry in conserving our environmental conserving our environment besides contributing knowledge to criticism of children’s literature and the environmental conservation. In conclusion, children’s literature particularly art and poetry is pivotal in restoring, preserving and conserving our environment.

Keywords

Children’s Literature, Restoring Preserving, Environment, Change.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dennis Wabuyaka Waswa "The Role of Children’s Literature in The Fight Against Climate Change: An Analysis of Selected Children’s Art and Poems About Climate Change Around the World" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 10 2026 Page 2842-2845 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716807

IEEE:
Dennis Wabuyaka Waswa "The Role of Children’s Literature in The Fight Against Climate Change: An Analysis of Selected Children’s Art and Poems About Climate Change Around the World" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(10) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716807