Almost all of world’s children exposed to climate hazards

A stark warning has been issued by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), revealing that an overwhelming majority of the world's children are exposed to climate-related dangers. The report underscores the pervasive threat posed by environmental instability to young populations.

According to UNICEF's findings, a staggering 1.8 billion children worldwide are vulnerable to the impacts of droughts. Furthermore, extreme heat puts 1.2 billion children at risk. These figures illustrate the widespread and severe nature of climate hazards affecting children across the globe.

The report emphasizes that children are bearing a disproportionate burden from the escalating climate crisis. They face a range of intensifying risks, from extreme weather events to resource scarcity, which threaten their health, safety, and future well-being. UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect these vulnerable populations from the escalating consequences of climate change.