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Over a Billion Children Face Three or More Climate Threats at Once, UNICEF Warns

The Guardian·Tuesday, 16 June 2026

A new UNICEF report says half the world's children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards — including heatwaves, floods, storms and droughts — threatening their health, education and survival. More than one billion children face at least three of these simultaneously. Almost every child, even in high-income countries, faces at least one hazard.

Why It Matters

India is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, with millions of children exposed to extreme heat, floods and air pollution every year. This report directly speaks to their reality.

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