Indian Kids More Interested In Saving Environment

"Thus, it is essential to listen to their concerns and consider their views while we make legislations on climate change," Mohapatra said.

Other interesting details emerged out of the survey are that in the Americas, the number of children concerned about pollution is over 50 percent. However, in Africa and Asia, where close to half the children have experienced drought, natural disasters are the biggest environmental worry for over a quarter of children.

Another interesting finding of the survey is that children in developed countries dream of becoming professional athletes and entertainers, while children in the developing world aspire to be doctors or teachers.

In India, 34 percent want to become a teacher or academician, while 25 percent wish to become doctors to serve people.

The Indian children were asked what they would do to improve the lives of the kids if they were the President or leader. "55 percent of them said they could have improved the quality of education and provided all enrichment opportunities to children going to school. Globally 39 percent expressed the same wish," the survey said.

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