The Climate Children See: Water, the City and the Future in Drawings

The event “The Climate Children See: Water, Cities, and Future”, organized by the Museu das Águas Brasileiras [Museum of Brazilian Waters], presents to the public children’s perceptions of climate change and its effects on urban daily life. Through children’s perspectives on their territories, their waters, and their futures, the initiative highlights how the impacts of the climate crisis are already part of urban populations’ lives—particularly for children living in vulnerable areas. Held in an online format, the event will feature a discussion circle with specialists and an exhibition of drawings and visual works created by the participants. The focus is on the relationship between water, climate, housing, and the city, reinforcing the museum’s role as a space for awareness and civic participation from childhood. By valuing imagination, artistic expression, and active listening, the event contributes to building a culture of climate justice and care for urban waters, recognizing children as rights holders and legitimate voices in creating more resilient, safe, and humane cities.