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impacts on human rights such as the right to life, food, health, and housing. It emphasized
that, in the context of the climate crisis, the government should recognize the protection and
promotion of the human rights of all individuals as a fundamental obligation of the State and
improve relevant laws, regulations and systems to address climate change from a human rights
perspective.
Furthermore, the Commission recommended that the government categorize vulnerable
groups affected by the climate crisis, analyze the threats posed by climate change to vulnerable
groups, and develop measures to enhance their protection and adaptation. It also suggested
setting an upward revision of the 2030 national greenhouse gas reduction target, establishing
post-2030 reduction targets, and ensuring the participation and incorporating the opinions
of more vulnerable groups in the decision-making process. The Commission called for the
introduction of systems and policies that encourage greenhouse gas reduction by businesses
to enhance their responsibility and transparency. It also proposed a comprehensive system of
information sharing through systematic and transparent disclosure of climate change-related
information, allowing everyone to quickly access relevant information.
Additionally, in response to the global efforts and collective response required by the
climate crisis, the Commission stated its intention to promote a human rights-based approach
throughout government policies and systems related to the climate crisis.
H. Policy Recommendations on the Revision of the Sports Human
Rights Charter and Guidelines
On December 12, the Commission revised the Sports Human Rights Charter and Guidelines
in line with changes in the sports environment, and made policy recommendations to sportsrelated agencies such as the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and
Tourism.
In 2010, the Commission established the Sports Human Rights Guidelines and recommended
their implementation to relevant agencies. In the course of about ten years following the
recommendation, sports rights were explicitly stated in the Framework Act on Sports, and the
National Sports Promotion Act was amended to strengthen the human rights protection system
in the field of sports. Issues of equality, such as the participation of sexual minorities in sports,
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