Answer: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Notes: UNICEF's report, "Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions," was released on January 24, 2025. In 2024, at least 242 million students globally faced school disruptions due to climate events. The report analyzed disruptions in 85 countries, identifying 119 climate hazards impacting education. Heat waves caused the most disruptions, affecting 171 million students, especially in April, May, June, and July. Tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts also contributed to school closures and delays. South Asia was the most affected region, with 128 million students impacted, followed by East Asia and Latin America. Nearly 1 billion children live in high-risk areas for climate-related disruptions.
