Climate change is undermining decades of progress in Ethiopia’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiatives. The country is experiencing more frequent droughts, erratic rainfall, and floods, which in turn are exacerbating child malnutrition, increasing the disease burden, disrupting education, and causing psychosocial trauma among young children. This convergence of climate and child development crises represents a national emergency for Ethiopia. Young children (ages 0-5) make up a significant portion of Ethiopia’s population – roughly 13 to 14 million children – and their well-being is inextricably linked to the nation’s future social and economic development. If climate change continues to impair the health and growth of these children, Ethiopia’s aspirations for middle-income status and sustainable development will be gravely threatened. This blog analyzes Ethiopian-specific data on climate change impacts to ECD, reviews current government responses, and outlines recommendations for integrated policies to safeguard the next generation.