Climate change is one of the most significant threats to development and quality of living today. Persons with disabilities are particularly at risk, representing the most vulnerable minority group impacted by climate change.
To advocate for more effective and inclusive climate action, we need to understand what is happening at the national level.
That is why we launched a survey requesting your support to learn how European countries are including disability in climate change.
By taking part, you will not only contribute valuable insights but also gain awareness about your country’s stance on disability-inclusive climate action and discover ways to start making a difference!
The survey is open until 14 August 2024. To participate, respondents will need to review national legislation, policies, and plans, and search for references to disability inclusion. It should take one hour to complete.
Scope and Purpose
This comprehensive review covers 53 European and Central Asian countries, examining how the rights of persons with disabilities are included in climate change, humanitarian, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) legislation and plans. The findings will bridge evidence gaps and support advocacy efforts aimed at policy makers at national, European, and international levels. The review’s results will be shared during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 29, in Baku on 11-22 November 2024. Deliverables will include a Country Profile, a Policy Paper and Brief summarizing key findings, priority gaps, and recommendations, and a toolkit for practitioners and policy-makers.
Collaboration and Participation: How You Can Help
The survey is a joint effort by the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the European Disability Forum (EDF), and CBM Global, aimed at gathering crucial data from representatives of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), national focal points, climate change activists, disability rights advocates, and interested parties.
- Fill out the Survey “Disability inclusive climate change legislation review in Europe and Central Asia“
Contact
An-Sofie Leenknecht – Human Rights Coordinator: ansofie.leenknecht@edf-feph.org