Girls are being married off as a climate change 'coping strategy'
Climate change is driving a rise in child marriages across Asia, particularly during this year's El Niño. Twelve million girls are expected to marry before adulthood this year, with Bangladesh having the highest rate in Asia, where over 50 percent marry before 18. Advocates warn that financial strain from natural disasters exacerbates this alarming trend.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 19:04 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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