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Confirmed by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the post is responsible for studying the adverse effects of climate change, identifying challenges and raising awareness of the effects of climate change on human rights especially on those in countries which is developing.
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Professor Morgera said: “It is a critical time to illuminate the full potential of human rights to respond to diverse calls for climate justice and explain how public authorities, business, and civil society should leave no one behind as they urgently pursue a transformative path towards . a safe climate for present and future generations.
“I look forward to working with the United Nations and its member states, human rights holders and experts to enhance our opportunities to learn from each other in co-developing effective, equitable and inclusive solutions to the greatest challenge of our time .”
The professor is currently the director of the One Ocean Hub at the university, studying the interdependence of human rights and healthy oceans.
