UNICEF's recent report reveals that the climate crisis has severely disrupted education for approximately 242 million children across 85 countries in 2024, with middle and low-income nations being the hardest hit. Extreme weather events, including heat waves, floods, and cyclones, have resulted in one in seven children being unable to attend school. South Asia, particularly affected by these disruptions, saw 128 million impacted, 54 million of whom were in India. The report underscores the critical need to address the overlooked effect of climate change on educational opportunities and childhood development.
UNICEF's report highlights that extreme weather conditions linked to climate change significantly disrupted the education of approximately 242 million children in 2024.
Heat waves, floods, and cyclones have led to one in seven students being unable to attend school, marking a severe crisis in education.
In South Asia, where 128 million school children were most severely affected, India alone accounted for 54 million impacted due to heat waves.
The implications of climate change on education are stark, with nearly 74% of affected children living in middle and low-income countries.
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