While the climate crisis affects every child, its impact is not felt equally. For the millions of learners with disabilities living in climate-vulnerable regions, a single extreme weather event – a flood, a cyclone, or a prolonged heatwave – can mean more than just a temporary break in schooling. It often marks the permanent end of their education. The data highlights a harsh reality: people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climate change. This is not due to their impairments, but due to systemic failures in how we design our societies. The blog talks about a SightSavers pilot project in Bangaldesh and how it tackles this issue.
