"Climate change is an existential threat for people and our planet. Its harmful effects undermine the full enjoyment and realisation of all human rights, disproportionately affecting those who are already in vulnerable situations. States, as guarantors of human rights, have an obligation to protect people from the adverse impacts of climate change. Yet, despite the fact that the climate crisis is worsening and requires urgent attention, no dedicated mechanism at the Human Rights Council (HRC) – the United Nations inter-governmental body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world – addresses climate change holistically…"

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