Impacts
Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Climate Change
As the climate continues to change, we face greater challenges that will impact each of our universal human rights. This will affect all aspects of living, from extreme climate events that threaten our homes to direct effects on our health and food security.
However, there is good news. Together, we can develop effective mitigation and adaptation plans that enable all of us, including future generations, to live in a world where their rights to life, home, cultural heritage and identity are more secure.
Climate Change Impacts
Poverty, livelihoods and sustainable development
Cities, settlements and community infrastructure
Ocean and coastal ecosystems
Health, well-being and safety
Biodiversity and ecosystems
Food and ecosystems products
People Most Affected
Indigenous people
Women
Children and future generations
Migrants and internally displaced people
People with disabilities
Impacts Educator鈥檚 Guide
Bring the conversation about climate change impacts to the classroom. Free and available for all educators.
鈥淭he greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.鈥
鈥擱obert Swan
Polar explorer and environmental leader
In Their Own Words
Five summit panelists share their take on climate change and human rights.
Across the Globe
People around the world share how climate change has impacted their communities.