The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. We represent the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Since 1989, CIEL has used the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society.
Objectives
Raised awareness of the interlinkages between human rights and climate change
Highlighted concrete examples of capacity-building for rights-based climate action
Shared and exchanged ideas and resources related to rights-based climate action
Introduced key themes for the day ahead
Structure & Speakers
Time
Segments & Speakers
5 mins
Introductory remarks & experiences related to capacity-building for rights-based climate action
Romchat Wachirarattanakornkul, OHCHR
20 mins
Sharing experiences related to capacity-building for rights-based climate action, focusing on
different aspects such as the rights of Indigenous Peoples, the rights of persons with
disabilities, and gender equality
Jandi Craig, National Indigenous Women’s Rights Alliance (US)
Job Morris, San Youth Network (Botswana)
Elham Youssefian, International Disability Alliance
Marisa Hutchinson, IWRAW-AP, Women and Gender
Constituency
20 mins
Q&A
5 mins
Conclusion - NDC toolkit &
introduction of key topics
of the day ahead
Lien Vandamme, CIEL
Moderator
Sophia Li, Journalist, UN Human Rights Champion
Key Outcomes
Focused on capacity-building for indigenous women, youth, and people with disabilities to actively participate in climate discussions and advocate for their rights.
Emphasized addressing the systematic exclusion of people with disabilities from climate policies, advocating for gender-responsive approaches and recognizing women's inherent capacity in policy-making.
Stressed on integrating valuable indigenous knowledge into climate change initiatives, emphasizing collaboration between traditional practices and modern strategies for enhanced resilience and conservation.
