A new report by “Education Cannot Wait,” a UN-backed global fund focused on education in crisis zones, reveals that climate change is negatively impacting the education of 12.7 million children in Bangladesh. The research highlights the disruptive effects of increasingly frequent and severe climate events on school access and learning outcomes. Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, including floods, cyclones, and river erosion, which damage school infrastructure and displace communities. These disasters force children to miss school, increasing dropout rates and hindering educational progress. The report underscores the urgent need for climate-resilient education systems and increased investment in protecting children’s right to education in the face of a changing climate. Education Cannot Wait aims to support Bangladesh in mitigating these challenges and ensuring continued learning opportunities for affected children. The findings call for global action to address the intersection of climate change and education.
