Climate Crisis: 404 Million Students Displaced from School Due to Flooding, World Bank Urges Action
The World Bank has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of climate change on education, revealing that 404 million students globally have been displaced from school due to flooding and other extreme weather events between January 2022 and June 2024.
Nigeria is among the 81 countries affected, with recent floods in Maiduguri displacing nearly two million people. The World Bank’s report, “Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action,” emphasizes the critical role education plays in combating climate change.
For just $18 per student, schools can adapt and minimize learning losses. Governments must prioritize climate education, green skills, and innovation to drive climate action.
Key findings:
– 404 million students affected by school closures due to extreme weather events
– 81 countries, including Nigeria, temporarily shut down schools due to floods, storms, and heatwaves
– Low-income countries disproportionately affected, losing 18 days of instruction per year
The World Bank urges governments to act now to adapt education systems for climate change.
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