Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
- In 2024, approximately 242 million children in 85 countries had their education disrupted by extreme weather events, according to a report from UNICEF.
- The report stated that one in seven school-going children worldwide missed classes due to climate hazards like heatwaves and floods.
- South Asia was the most affected region, with 128 million children impacted, particularly in India and Bangladesh.
- UNICEF's Executive Director Catherine Russell emphasized that education is often overlooked in climate discussions, despite children being the most vulnerable to extreme weather.
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