UNICEF: 43 Million Children Displaced by Extreme Weather, Storms the Leading Cause

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A recent UNICEF report shows that 43.1 million children worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to extreme weather events between 2016 and 2021. The majority were displaced by storms and floods

Global Number of Children Displaced by Extreme Weather Events by Disaster Type (2016-2021)

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Global Number of Children Displaced by Extreme Weather Events by Disaster Type (2016-2021)

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A recent report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals that 43.1 million children worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to extreme weather events between 2016 and 2021. This equates to approximately 20,000 children displaced per day.

Storms were the leading cause of these displacement events, affecting an estimated 21.2 million children globally over the past five years.

Floods ranked second, displacing 19.7 million children.

"Almost all, 95%, of recorded child displacement was due to floods and storms," UNICEF stated in its report.

Droughts came in third, displacing 1.3 million children, followed by wildfires, affecting 800,000 children.

By country, the Philippines was the most affected, with 9.7 million children displaced between 2016 and 2021. India and China followed, with 6.7 million and 6.4 million displaced children respectively.

Indonesia ranked eighth, with 960,000 children displaced due to storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires during the same period.

UNICEF highlights that displacement due to climate change significantly increases risks for children and their families in both the short and long term.

"Following a disaster, children may become separated from their parents or caregivers, increasing their risk of exploitation, trafficking, and violence," UNICEF stated.

Displacement disrupts access to education and healthcare, leading to malnutrition, illness, and inadequate immunization. Furthermore, overcrowded and resource-scarce evacuation sites are often located in areas vulnerable to climate change.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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