Report warns of long-term economic and educational consequences
1 Sep 10 · 13d ago · 2 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 3
UNICEF estimates potential lifetime earnings losses of at least $200 billion for students disrupted in 2025. Learning losses and higher dropout rates can reduce workforce productivity, slow economic growth, and hinder poverty reduction. Girls face additional risks including increased caregiving and water-collection duties, displacement, and heightened child marriage risk when schools close.
“Usually, the water comes up to our knees and floods the pit toilets, then it becomes unhealthy for us to stay at school, and we miss the lessons we are supposed to learn.”
Taudibura GaroCatherine Russell UNICEF Executive DirectorTaudibura Garo Student in Papua New GuineaUNICEF UN agency releasing education climate impact analysis
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