Solutions
Human Rights-Based Climate Solutions
Right Here, Right Now is the time to put words into action. To implement climate solutions, we must work together—meaning international, multistakeholder action at all levels. This is key to us solving humanity’s biggest challenge.
The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit works toward this approach. The summit convened experts from around the world to collectively establish climate solutions for all levels of civil society.
Positive change can, and will, come—because the solutions are within us.
Climate-Positive Goals
For us to overcome the climate crisis and implement effective, human rights-based solutions, we must use four main building blocks.
Efforts that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from human activities
Measures that are participatory, gender-responsive, adequately resourced, reduce vulnerability and build resilience of people and communities most affected by climate change
Cooperation in technology transfer, financing, judicial and redress mechanisms
Strengthened Accountability Mechanisms
Periodic revision and renewal of nationally determined contributions, creating a window of opportunity to promote human rights policy coherence
Solutions Educator’s Guide
Bring the conversation of climate solutions to the classroom. Free and available for all educators.
“I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit and, above all, the commitment of young people when they’re empowered to take action.”
—Jane Goodall
Primatologist and anthropologist
Feature Stories
Ask a room full of experts for their solutions on addressing the climate crisis, and talk of promising new technologies often takes center stage. Read more
Mitigating climate change by significantly reducing carbon emissions this decade will require big transitions in all sectors, from energy and transportation to construction and industry. Read more
Youth Activists
Youth activists are giving voice to intergenerational justice—ensuring that all generations, including those who must inherit the effects of climate change from the past and present, are considered. Learn about our summit youth activists and the actions they are taking toward climate solutions.
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Indigenous & Human Rights
Indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge is both threatened by climate change and a reservoir for potential climate solutions. Learn from Indigenous and human rights experts who are leading change.
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Business & Industry
Business enterprises have an independent responsibility to respect human rights, regardless of whether or how governments are meeting their obligations. Learn from business and industry leaders in private, public, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations who are using business for good.
Education
Universities are centers of new knowledge, research and innovation that is shared with students and society. K–12 education sets foundational knowledge for our children to develop into informed, knowledgeable adults. Education is fundamental, creating pathways for climate action and solutions while preparing future generations with knowledge and understanding.
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Law, Policy & Government
Law and policy give states, businesses and people a foundation to hold themselves—and each other—accountable for positive human rights-based climate actions. Learn about law and policy experts who are paving the way for human rights-based climate accountability.
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