COP28 Urged to Prioritize Inclusion and Social Justice for All
Umesh Balal, a 28-year-old activist from Nepal, is advocating for the inclusion of disability rights in the climate change agenda at the COP28 conference in Dubai. Balal, who has dwarfism, is dedicated to ensuring that marginalized voices, including those of people with disabilities and indigenous communities, are heard in discussions about climate change. He emphasizes the need for disaster preparedness among disabled individuals and highlights the lack of engagement and inclusion of the disabled community in climate discussions. Balal is striving to empower more disabled people and raise awareness about the intersection of disability rights and climate issues.