A new UNICEF report warns that children in Eastern and Southern Africa are facing escalating climate hazards, disrupting essential services and deepening inequality.

• More than 65 million children in the region are exposed to at least three climate-related hazards like droughts and floods.
• UNICEF, the United Nations agency, highlights that extreme weather events are damaging critical services such as water, sanitation, healthcare, and education.
• The report emphasizes the urgent need for investment in climate adaptation and resilient public services to protect children's rights and futures.