Children in four South Asian countries are at greater risk of adverse effects of climate change, according to a new UNICEF report.

A report released on Friday said the health, education and safety of children and youth in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are among the most vulnerable to climate change. UNICEF has introduced the Child Climate Risk Index (CCRI) for the first time in a report entitled 'Critical Climate is a Child Rights Issue'.
An estimated 1 billion children living in 33 countries have been identified as "extremely dangerous" in the index. The report analyzes the vulnerability of children at risk in terms of exposure to weather and environmental factors such as storms and heat waves and the availability of essential services. By analyzing weather and environmental conditions and the risks to children in their environment, the level of risk is determined on a scale of zero to 10 The higher the score in this index, the greater the likelihood that the children of that country will be at greater risk due to climate change. The list includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India - four South Asian countries with the highest risk for children in this climate crisis. Of the 183 countries in the list, Pakistan is ranked 14th in terms of risk. Afghanistan and Bangladesh are numbered 15; And India is in 28th place. Among other South Asian countries, Nepal is ranked 51st and Sri Lanka 61st in terms of risk. And Bhutan includes 111, with children at low risk. George Laria-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, said about half the 1.7 billion people in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were under the age of 24.
 Together, climate change and the Covid-19 epidemic have created a worrying problem for children in South Asia." UNICEF reports that children in South Asia are at risk of floods and air pollution. Before one disaster strikes, they face another tragedy, turning a blind eye to all the progress they have made. Thirty-three countries have been identified as 'extremely dangerous', including Bangladesh, accounting for only 9 percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions. On the other hand, only 10 countries account for 80 percent of global exports. More investment in child health, nutrition and education could make a huge difference in protecting children from climate change, the report said. Increasing investment in climate change and resilience after key child protection services in this climate change crisis; Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases; Teaching children climate education and conservation skills; Involve youth in all national, regional and international climate decisions and decisions, including COP-28; UNICEF also calls on governments, businesses and stakeholders to ensure that the Covid-19 epidemic is environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and inclusive.