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Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 - UNICEF
June 22 , 2026
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- The UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 highlights that around 392 million children in India (92%) are exposed to extreme heat, with 89 million children facing recurrent heatwaves.
- The report identifies India’s overall climate hazard exposure score as 9.21/10, among the highest globally.
- India records 10/10 exposure for extreme heat and 9.94/10 for air pollution, indicating severe environmental risks.
- The report notes high drought vulnerability (8.84/10) and multiple overlapping risks like heatwaves, floods, and pollution affecting children.
- It highlights gaps in child-focused Heat Action Plans, especially in schools, anganwadis, and child-specific adaptation measures.
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