“Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026”, UNICEF, 16 June 2026

Nearly half of the world’s children exposed to at least three overlapping climate threats – UNICEF

Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report

NEW YORK, 16 June 2026 – Nearly half of the world’s children – or 1.1 billion – are now exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, education, and survival, according to a new UNICEF report launched today. Almost every child in the world faces at least one climate hazard, while more than 4 million could face as many as six overlapping threats, the report warns.