The climate and environmental crises.

Each year, four out of five children face at least one extreme climate hazard, such as a heatwave, flood or drought.

Climate hazards and poverty form a vicious cycle. Children living in poverty are more likely to be exposed to extreme climate hazards, and these climate hazards push families deeper into poverty.

To protect all children, responses need to include strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure and services, while better supporting displaced children.

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