Source report. UNICEF says climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students globally during 2025.
Source: UNICEF. Original source published 9 September 2026. Published on Alder Atlas: 14 September 2026.
What the source says
The analysis covers reported disruptions across 106 countries or territories and focuses on access to learning.
Why it matters
Climate events can damage schools, transport, water systems and household stability at once. Recovery needs to address more than reopening a classroom.
What the report does not establish
A global total cannot describe every student’s experience or establish a uniform cause for each interruption.
What to watch next
Methodology, country data and recovery plans are important follow-up sources.
Sources & further reading
This is an independently worded, source-based report prepared with AI assistance for the Alder Atlas editorial project. It is not first-hand reporting.