Autonomous community of Spain; populous, culturally distinct
A series of record wildfires has swept across southwest France and Spain this week, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee and destroying thousands of hectares of woodland. Authorities warn that climate-driven heatwaves are intensifying fires, while politics and firefighting resources are under strain across multiple countries.
UNICEF reports 171 million learners across 106 countries faced climate-related disruptions in 2025. Storms, floods and heatwaves disrupted classes; girls face higher dropout risks. The report warns of US$200 billion in potential lifetime earnings losses and calls for resilient school infrastructure and data systems.