Climate Justice: Human Rights at the Heart of Climate Action

Organized by the Human Rights and Latin America Interest Groups

The webinar "Climate Justice: Human Rights at the Heart of Climate Action" will examine the vital connection between climate justice and human rights. It will explore how integrating human rights into climate policies can lead to more equitable and sustainable outcomes. The discussion will further explore the importance of placing human rights at the forefront of climate initiatives to tackle environmental issues while protecting the most vulnerable communities. By highlighting the social dimensions of climate action, the event aims to highlight the significance of inclusive and fair climate strategies that uphold human dignity and equity within the context of environmental crisis.

Speakers:

• Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change;
• Damilola S. Olawuyi, Member of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises.
• Angela Van Der Berg, Director of the Global Environmental Law Centre at the University of the Western Cape.

Moderator: Oyeniyi O Abe, Co-Chair of the HRIG.