Extreme weather displaces over 40 million children; UNICEF warns of worsening crisis

Between 2016-2021, over 43 million children were displaced by climate-related disasters like floods, storms, and droughts.
East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific were the most affected regions, with China, India, and the Philippines seeing high numbers of displaced children.
Small island nations like Dominica and Vanuatu had high proportions of displaced children relative to population due to storms.
Displaced children face increased risks of exploitation, disease, malnutrition and disrupted education.
UNICEF estimates over 100 million more child displacements could occur by 2050 as extreme weather events worsen due to climate change.