A key outcome of the High-Level Dialogue and workshop was the commitment among
participants to collaborate and share insights and expertise in planning and implementing
climate change action. This was reflected in the Outcome Statement adopted at the conclusion
of proceedings and the Guide for government on applying a human rights-based approach to
climate change actions.
The workshop was also effective in its goal to deepen knowledge and understanding of the
key areas of discussion. Using pre- and post-workshop questionnaires, the NHRI recorded a
significant increase in knowledge among participants in the following four areas.
Participant knowledge
Before workshop
After workshop
Knowledge of the link between human
rights and climate change
99% little understanding
99% increased
Knowledge of human rights-based
approach, especially relating to
climate change
99% little understanding
99% increased
Knowledge of the right to a clean,
healthy and sustainable environment
55% little understanding
99% increase
45% some understanding
5% reasonable understanding
Knowledge of international and
national legal framework relating to
human rights and climate change
99% little understanding
30% increased
70% reasonable increase
Outputs
The following resources were produced as part of the High-Level Dialogue and workshop:
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Participant resource booklet, which described the role of the NHRI, the relevant UN
resolutions and mechanisms, and the importance of applying a human rights-based
approach in all climate change actions
Guide for government on the key principles to apply in a human rights-based
approach to climate change actions
Outcome Statement, which recommended that the government mainstream and
implement a human rights-based approach in all climate change actions.
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