Climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students in 2025

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More than 171 million students globally—or 1 in 10—from preprimary to upper secondary age had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF today.

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  • More than 171 million students globally—or 1 in 10—from preprimary to upper secondary age had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF today.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:40:15 UTC.

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