Nearly half the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
UNICEF says drought, extreme heat and heat waves are the most common trio, affecting 296 million children worldwide.
- UNICEF reported Monday that 1.1 billion children worldwide face at least three overlapping climate hazards, with half of all children globally now living amid multiple threats shaping their daily lives.
- Researchers cross-referenced locations of roughly 2.4 billion children against eight common climate impacts including coastal flooding, drought, and heat waves. Impacts remain disproportionately concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia.
- A combination of drought, extreme heat, and heat waves affects 296 million children, with Nigeria reporting 74 million exposed, followed by 34 million in Pakistan and 32 million in India.
- "Children are at the forefront of the impact of climate change," UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated. Without urgent emission reductions, frequent hazards will strain government systems and threaten children's wellbeing.
- Governments must fulfill international commitments by reducing emissions and investing in climate-resilient services, UNICEF urged. Strengthening health and education systems with children in mind can mitigate current risks and secure their future.
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