There are over 1 billion people with disabilities in the world and research says they are more vulnerable than able-bodied people to the effects of climate change. A group of activists say disability rights should be a bigger part of climate talks. COP27
Still, there is a lot more the conference organizers can do to ensure that the proceedings are accessible to all, like making sure attendees who use wheelchairs or walkers can move around the venue freely and that sign language interpreters are at all events, said Jason Boberg, a member of the disability caucus and a founder of the disability climate action network SustainedAbility.
Boberg has been a key proponent in pushing for inclusion of disabled communities in climate action at the international level.
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