The United Nations agencies UNICEF, UNDP, and UNFPA have launched a joint programme to support the development of child-friendly, climate-resilient, and prosperous rural communities in four regions of Western China. The initiative, titled “Building Child-Friendly, Climate-Resilient, and Prosperous Rural Communities in the Western Region of China,” has secured US $5.5 million in funding and will be implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and local government counterparts, including Qinghai Provincial departments and county administrations. The programme aims to address critical development gaps, with UNICEF focusing on climate resilience, inclusive public services, green livelihoods, and health equity for women, youth, children, and ethnic minority communities. UNDP will support green skills and economic development, strengthen local financing mechanisms, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Addressing climate change is a priority, particularly for children, with over 110 million children in China experiencing water scarcity.