Access to information on climate change and human rights

The briefing outlines a UN report by Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera emphasizing that access to quality, evidence-based information is a fundamental human right essential for climate decision-making. It identifies the threats posed by misinformation and disinformation—specifically regarding 'false or misleading solutions' like natural gas and certain types of hydrogen—and calls for proactive transparency from states and businesses. The document also highlights the contradictory role of digital platforms, which facilitate information sharing but often prioritize profit-driven engagement over information integrity.

• Access to information is framed as both a fundamental human right and a practical necessity for public participation and informed decision-making regarding the climate crisis.
• States have a specific obligation to proactively gather and share climate change data, including data that is disaggregated for vulnerable populations.
• Certain energy transitions are being undermined by disinformation campaigns that promote misleading solutions, specifically mentioning natural gas and blue or grey hydrogen.
• While social media and digital platforms can aid international collaboration, their profit-oriented business models frequently facilitate the spread of disinformation.

APA

Climate Action Against Disinformation (2024). Access to information on climate change and human rights. https://caad.info/analysis/briefings/access-to-information-on-climate-change-and-human-rights/

Chicago

Climate Action Against Disinformation. Access to information on climate change and human rights. 2024. https://caad.info/analysis/briefings/access-to-information-on-climate-change-and-human-rights/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateactionagainstdisinformation2024access, author = {{Climate Action Against Disinformation}}, title = {{Access to information on climate change and human rights}}, institution = {Climate Action Against Disinformation}, year = {2024}, month = aug, url = {https://caad.info/analysis/briefings/access-to-information-on-climate-change-and-human-rights/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }