ABSTRACT : The threat of climate change is causing collective fear and worry among individuals and communities worldwide. Children may be among those who are affected. As global temperatures continue to rise and subsequent natural disasters occur with more intensity, children and taking notice and, as a result, experiencing what experts are calling"Eco-anxiety". Eco-anxiety, a term used to describe the negative emotions associated with climate change, is becoming more prevalent in children as they witness these extreme weather events and hear future dire scenarios laid out by scientist. Children are becoming acutely aware that their governments are not doing enough to protect them or their future., resulting in a distress that could be reduces if would governments became more committed to the fight to protect the planet form climate change.In the interim, there are nursing strategies to help children cope with their overwhelming sense of doom. By having their concerns validated, implementing strategies to feel more connected to the natural world and becoming more empowered to take action to protect the plane, children can begin to feel more optimistic and confident about their futures.