A/HRC/44/30 policies and programmes for emergency preparedness, planning and response should include operational standards and indicators in order to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities. A human rights-based, disability-inclusive approach requires informed and evidence-based decision-making, which also relies on the availability of data. Disaggregated data on persons with disabilities is so far lacking in most countries. Goals, indicators, targets and reports relating to climate change must explicitly address persons with disabilities, and include disaggregated data by disability. National information systems and data collection need to be strengthened and participatory, and disability-inclusive risk and capacity assessments should be used in order to identify key areas of action. 46. In line with existing international obligations and the principle of common but differentiated responsibility, States should raise resources for and share expertise through international cooperation in order to build the capacities of and strengthen inclusive climate action in the countries and communities that are most affected by climate change. In so doing, States should ensure a systematic integration of the rights of persons with disabilities into climate change-related policies and projects. Realizing the right to development of persons with disabilities requires the adoption of a human rights-based approach to disability that respects and allows for their active, free and meaningful participation in development, the fair distribution of resulting benefits, including technological developments, and their inclusion in society on an equal basis with others. 47. In the case of extreme weather events and natural disasters, the principle of “building back better” should involve rebuilding housing and infrastructure in an inclusive manner, following the principles of universal design. That entails the design of products, environments, programmes and services that should enable them to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. IV. Good practices 48. The following analysis highlights some good practices, identified through stakeholder contributions and independent research by OHCHR, for the promotion of disability-inclusive, human rights-based climate action. 49. In their contributions, a number of stakeholders highlighted specific examples of domestic laws and policies related to climate change and disability inclusion.57 In Jordan, the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities guarantees persons with disabilities a barrier-free legislative environment based on equal opportunity, equality and nondiscrimination, including in relation to climate change protection. In India, the National Disaster Management Authority has included in their draft guidelines on disability and disaster the requirement for a national disaster agency dedicated to managing and monitoring the integration into, and coordination with, the disaster risk management and climate change action plan of persons with disabilities.58 In Spain, the Law on the National System for Civil Protection ensures an inclusive focus on persons with disabilities, including through specific references to universal access and accessible information. 50. In Cuba, the 2017 State plan for confronting climate change comprises five strategic actions that all include persons with disabilities. A directive of the President of the Council of National Defence for Disaster Reduction requires information to be provided on the measures taken to protect persons with disabilities. It further requires persons with disabilities to be prepared and instructed on disaster risk reduction and included in evacuation plans, and that shelter and assistance units be available and accessible to persons with disabilities during disasters and emergencies. The National Plan for Climate Change Adaptation of Colombia highlights the importance of analysing adaptation measures with differential approaches, taking into account the perspectives of persons with disabilities. 57 58 See www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/HRAndClimateChange/Pages/PersonsWithDisabilities.aspx for all contributions. See contribution from the national human rights institution of India. 13

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