Nearly Half of World's Children Exposed to Multiple Climate Risks: UNICEF

More than 1 billion children worldwide face at least three overlapping climate hazards, according to a UNICEF warning. Climate risks include extreme heat, flooding, drought, and air pollution—exposures linked to respiratory diseases, malnutrition, and heat-related illnesses. The impact is disproportionately severe in certain regions with vulnerable populations lacking adequate healthcare resources. Children in low-income areas face compounded health threats as climate stressors exacerbate existing conditions like asthma and malnutrition. This public health crisis demands urgent climate action and strengthened healthcare infrastructure to protect children's long-term development and survival.