I am writing to express deep con­cern about the silent crisis loom­ing large—the impact of climate change on children. This includes nu­merous Pakistani children whose futures are jeopardised by envi­ronmental degradation and cli­mate disasters, with water scarcity emerging as a significant concern. In 2022, over 739 million children faced water scarcity problems. Climate change is not only af­fecting access to clean water but also disrupting the education of our youth, a basic right. A global report states that 40 million chil­dren worldwide face interruptions in their education due to climate disasters.

Source: The Nation December 21, 2023 00:18 UTC