Understanding Human Rights and Climate Change1
Sep 07, 2015 · current and future negative human rights impacts of climate change. 2. To ensure that all persons have the necessary capacity to adapt to climate change: States must ensure that appropriate adaptation measures are taken to protect and fulfil the rights of all persons, particularly those most endangered by the negative impacts of climate change
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