HRC57 Interactive dialogue on Secretary General’s analytical study on the impact of loss and damage from the adverse effects of climate change on the full enjoyment of human[...]

Interactive dialogue on Secretary General's analytical study on the impact of loss and damage from the adverse effects of climate change on the full enjoyment of human rights, exploring equity-based approaches and solutions to addressing the same

13 September 2024

EU statement

Mr. President,

The EU thanks the Secretary General for his report and underscores the importance of addressing loss and damage from climate change, including extreme weather events and slow onset events.

In 2021 and 2022, the EU Member States faced economic losses of EUR 59.4 billion and EUR 52.3 billion, respectively, due to weather and climate related extreme events.

The presented report highlights that developing countries alone faced annual economic losses of at least USD 435 billion in 2020, projected to rise to USD 580 billion by 2030.

The EU calls for urgent and ambitious global action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts, emphasizing the integration of human rights principles in international climate change policymaking to prevent irreversible damage to current and future generations.

As stated in the report, relevant responses and policies need to consider those living in vulnerable situations, including Indigenous Peoples, women and children. We acknowledge the active role of civil society and NGOs in advocating for human rights-based climate action, and call on all states to ensure full protection of environmental human rights defenders who are facing threats and attacks.

The EU and its member states support the decision at COP28 on funding arrangements responding to loss and damage, including the fund, pledging together over half of the initial funding. We call on all stakeholders to increase climate finance, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable communities and countries.

Secretary General,

Could you share best practices on human rights-based approaches to avert, minimize and address the adverse effects of climate change?

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