Climate Talks Face Disability Inclusion Gap

This topic centers on the lack of meaningful representation and accessibility for disabled people in climate negotiations and climate action planning.

The material consistently argues that climate policy is incomplete when disabled people are excluded, especially given their heightened exposure to heatwaves, flooding, storms, and related livelihood and health harms. It also points to a growing push for disability-led research, better conference accessibility, and disability-inclusive adaptation and disaster planning.