Global Leaders Address Climate Justice Challenges

Azerbaijan's Ombudsman, Sabina Aliyeva, emphasized the urgent need for enhanced cooperation to address climate change's impact on human rights during the International Baku Conference. She highlighted environmental damage in Garabagh due to Armenia's military actions as an ecocide, stressing the dire consequences of landmines in the region. In India, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called for climate justice for Pacific Island nations affected by climate change, underscoring India's commitment to initiatives like the International Solar Alliance. Meanwhile, Australia's government faces criticism for potentially weakening the powers of a new environmental regulator to favor mining interests, prompting calls for a 'climate trigger' in project approvals. A report from the ILO pointed out that poorer populations, especially in Africa, are ill-equipped to handle climate challenges, with significant gaps in social protection. Grassroots movements are emerging globally to advocate for climate justice and challenge existing inequalities exacerbated by climate change.