Last year, 242 million students faced significant disruptions to their education due to climate-related events such as heatwaves, cyclones, and floods, according to UNICEF. Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia were particularly affected, with widespread school closures resulting from extreme weather. The report highlighted that children are especially vulnerable to climate impacts, including their physiological responses to heat. The South Asian region experienced the most severe disruptions, affecting around 128 million students, while September recorded the highest number of disruptions. The report underscores the urgent need to address climate change's effects on education.
UNICEF reports that 242 million students faced education disruptions last year from climate-related events, with children being especially vulnerable to these extreme weather conditions.
Countries like Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia saw significant school closures due to heatwaves, highlighting the critical impact of climate change on education.
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