Empowering National Human Rights Institutions to Advance
Rights-Based Climate Action
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Recommendations
5. and Way Forward
5.1. Recommendations
Based on the findings of the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis, the following general
recommendations are made, to provide a clear pathway for addressing the identified gaps in
NHRIs engagement with climate change and human rights issues. The recommendations are
grouped under five themes that emerged out of the analysis, which focus on: (i) training and
capacity development; (ii) technical tools and resources; (iii) internal policies and guidelines;
(iv) stakeholder engagement; and (v) coordination with international mechanisms. The
recommendations also identify possible timeframes, policy feasibility and impacts.
A. Training and Capacity Development
Recommendation 1: Develop and implement a training programme for NHRIs in the
region on climate change, human rights and gender intersectionality, with a focus
on mobility risks and considerations, targeted to frontline staff who are engaged in
human rights monitoring, investigation and advocacy at all six NHRIs.
Priority:
High
Feasibility:
High
Timeframe:
Short-term
(1 to 6 months)
Partners can develop an online/hybrid learning course, which
covers the knowledge, skills and technical guidelines to engage
with the state in CCMA initiatives and effectively monitor their
impacts and advice the government.