Climate Change Threatens Education: Schools Face Closures, Funding Gap, and Lack of Green Skills

A new World Bank report highlights the devastating impact of climate change on education, with 400 million students facing school closures due to extreme weather since 2022. The report emphasizes the urgent need for increased climate finance directed towards education, demonstrating that a small investment could significantly mitigate learning losses. The report also reveals a significant gap between the demand for green skills and the skills students are receiving, underscoring the importance of incorporating climate change education into curricula.

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