Climate change affects us all, but it does not affect us equally. Persons with disabilities are among those most impacted by climate crises, yet too often excluded from decision-making. Ensuring disability-inclusive climate action is not only a matter of rights, it is essential for building resilient and just societies.
This webinar, co-organized by the the Latin American Network of Non-Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families (RIADIS), and the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) Disability Climate Caucus, will serve as a key moment of handover between Europe and Latin America, ensuring strong continuity of advocacy from COP29 in Azerbaijan to COP30 in Brazil.
Together, we will:
- Reflect on lessons learned from COP29 and the growing recognition of disability rights in climate negotiations.
- Showcase the unity and leadership of EDF, RIADIS, and the Disability Caucus in advancing inclusive climate justice.
- Highlight the critical role of organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), with a special focus on Latin America and Brazil.
- Strengthen collaboration between disability and climate networks.
- Prepare shared priorities and strategies for COP30.
This is not just a webinar: it is part of a global movement to ensure that persons with disabilities are recognised as leaders and partners in the fight for climate justice. Whether you are engaged in disability rights, climate action, or both, we invite you to join us in shaping the inclusive path toward COP30.
Please note: if no registrant requires captioning and sign language until 7 days before the event, the services may be cancelled.