Severe Weather Kept One In Seven Students Out Of Class In 2024 – UNICEF

Extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, UNICEF has said.

The United Nations Children’s Fund recently revealed that around 242 million students in 85 countries missed lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods plus droughts, and the world has been reacting.

According to UNICEF executive director, Catherine Russell, severe weather kept one in seven students out of class last year because it really threatened their health and safety.

UNICEF added that it is sad to see how education is one of the services most frequently disrupted due to climate hazards.

Her words, “Last year, severe weather kept one in seven students out of class, threatening their health and safety, and impacting their long-term education.

Education is one of the services most frequently disrupted due to climate hazards.

Yet it is often overlooked in policy discussions, despite its role in preparing children for climate adaptation.

Children’s futures must be at the forefront of all climate-related plans and actions.”

WOW.