From 2016 to 2021, four types of climate disasters (floods, storms, droughts and wildfires) led to 43.1 million child displacements in 44 countries.
UNITED NATIONS, United States — Weather disasters fueled by climate change -- from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires -- sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children's Fund warned Thursday, slamming the lack of attention paid to victims.
In 2017, sisters Mia and Maia Bravo watched flames engulf their trailer in California from the back of the family minivan.Statistics on internal displacements caused by climate disasters generally do not account for the age of the victims. The data reflect the number of displacements and not the number of children affected, as the same child could be uprooted more than once.
UNICEF called on world leaders to take up the issue at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai in November and December.
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