4.2 CRPD & Climate Change Impact on People with Disabilities

Intended Audience: Persons with disabilities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), Local Governments (especially law enforcement personnel), Local NGOs, International NGOs, International governmental organizations (INGOs), Donor organizations (National, international)

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Please note: Credit should be given to the US International Council on Disabilities and Rehabilitation International. Important Resources:

Key Learning Objectives in this module:

  1. Understand the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities
  2. Understand the human rights obligations and responsibilities of the States.
  3. Elements of disability-inclusive, human rights-based approach to climate change policies.

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