The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) RWI is a research and academic institution committed to human rights education and development across the world. Informed by over 30 years of research and direct engagement experience, our current organisational strategies focus on four interrelated themes: Business and Human Rights, Human Rights and the Environment, Non-discrimination and Inclusion, and Access to Justice. Headquarters: Stora Gråbrödersgatan 17 B, 221 05 Lund, Sweden | https://rwi.lu.se/ Regional Asia Pacific Office: KMO Building, 6th Floor, Suite 610, Jl. Kyai Maja No. 1, 12120 Jakarta, Indonesia | www.rwiasia.org The Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF) Founded in 1996, the APF brings together National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from all corners of the Asia Pacific to address some of the most serious human rights challenges in our region. Drawing on 28 years of human rights experience, a commitment to innovation and an outcomes-based approach to our work, our expertise lies in supporting the establishment of NHRIs and strengthening the capacity of our members to carry out their vital work. Through the sustained and dedicated efforts of our members, the APF is helping to build an Asia Pacific where everyone can enjoy their human rights. GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia | https://www.asiapacificforum.net/ Required citation: Asia Pacific Forum & Raoul Wallenberg Institute, 2024. Empowering National Human Rights Institutions to Advance Rights-Based Climate Action. Raoul Wallenberg Institute: Jakarta. The text is protected under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial-Non-Derivatives License except where otherwise noted. Images are copyright as indicated in the captions. ISBN 978-91-86910-62-4 © RWI 2024 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report was developed by Ahmed Shahid and reviewed by Fasoha Aishath, Nayela Akter, and Danang Nizar. The report was designed by Box Breaker. This report was part of the Regional Asia Pacific Programme (RAPP2): Advancing Just Transitions to Climate Resilient and Nature-Positive Societies 2024-2026, that was implemented by RWI and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) of the Government of Sweden. The view expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the Government of Sweden’s official policies. Sida’s financial support is gratefully acknowledged.