UN report: 1.1B children face climate risks

Approximately 1.1 billion children around the world are facing three simultaneous climate threats: drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves, according to a UNICEF report. Children are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their physical sensitivity, and over 300 million children live in areas exposed to these hazards simultaneously, especially in the coastal regions of Africa and Asia. The report highlights how these risks overlap and exacerbate each other, urging governments to strengthen planning and invest in essential services to protect children.

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