At least 242 million children across 85 countries faced disruptions in their education due to extreme weather events such as ...
More than 118 million children had their schooling interrupted in April alone, UNICEF said, as large parts of the Middle East ...
In November, UNICEF warned in its State of the World’s Children report that climate crises are expected to become more ...
Heatwaves were the leading cause of school closures in 2024, affecting over 118 million students in April alone. Countries ...
At least 242 million students in 85 countries or territories had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events ...
The report found that at least 242 million students across 85 countries experienced schooling disruptions last year because of extreme weather like heat waves, storms, floods, droughts and tropical ...
From sanitation to education, UNICEF helps young people adapt to climate change for healthier lives. (Partner Content) ...
UNICEF is mainstreaming climate-smart programming to protect and empower young people, mitigate negative impacts and ...
"Children cannot concentrate in classrooms that offer no respite from sweltering heat." ...
At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including ...
UNICEF has said middle and low-income countries were the hardest hit. The agency criticized the "overlooked" impact of the climate crisis on education.
Main drivers behind the problem are poverty, inadequate infrastructure and extreme weather due to climate change.