The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees that all human beings are entitled to a social and international order in which their rights and freedoms can be fully realized. Climate change threatens this order and the rights and freedoms of all people. Without drastic action now, it will create dreadful harm.
International cooperation and solidarity are vital for climate change mitigation and adaptation. It is equally important to approach climate action from a human rights perspective, as “human rights obligations, standards, and principles have the potential to inform and strengthen international, regional, and national policymaking in the area of climate change, promoting policy coherence, legitimacy, and sustainable outcomes.
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