Unequal climate justice for people with disabilities: insights and evidence from communities and civil society organisations
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Action plans for sustainable low carbon health systems, Discussion paper, Guidance document, Country experience, Global, Climate Resilient Health Systems, Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems, Financing, Nutrition, Healthy Climate Action in Other Sectors
Publisher: Bond UK; International Disability and Development Consortium
This report offers practical insight and guidance to ensure disability inclusion in climate action, ultimately striving to strengthen climate justice. It draws from data gathered by the disability community and civil society organisations, highlighting diverse experiences of people with disabilities in the context of the climate crisis; while also providing actionable recommendations. Insights provided in this report can be used by governments, donors and others involved in the response to the climate crisis to enhance climate justice. It unpacks the approaches needed to break down barriers and provides evidence-based recommendations for cooperative action across all sectors to bring about the transformational change needed.
Intended users
Ministries of health; Government officials (other sectors); Local/city officials; Financing institutions.