According to a new report by UNESCO, children around the world could lose up to 1.5 years of schooling due to climate change. This loss is attributed to extreme heat, wildfires, rising sea levels, floods, storms, and other weather-related problems caused by climate change. The study shows that most low and middle income countries experience climate-related school closures annually, increasing the risks of learning loss and student dropouts. Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during at least 75% extreme weather events affecting five million or more people.
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It has been revealed that in regions such as Southeast Asia, children exposed to higher temperatures early in life were likely to complete fewer years of schooling. Even in countries like the US and Brazil, hot school days make it harder for students to concentrate and perform well on tests. The report also highlights that natural disasters can damage or destroy school buildings, making them unsafe for children to attend. This issue disproportionately affects children in poorer or more vulnerable communities.
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Experts emphasise that education is crucial for helping people understand and tackle climate change. UNESCO is encouraging countries to increase environmental education so that children grow up equipped to address these global challenges.
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