Climate change and disabled people

Published: Nov. 26, 2021, noon

Cop 26, the global United Nations climate change conference took place this month in Glasgow.

What is the impact of the climate emergency on disabled people and how do they have their voices heard? 

Michael McEwan speaks with Susie Fitton, Policy Officer at Inclusion Scotland about their involvement at Cop 26, the impacts of climate change on disabled people, the challenges, and what needs to happen to make sure disabled people are included as decision makers.

Transcript of episode.

Resources

It's our planet too: climate change, disabled people and climate action in Scotland - Inclusion Scotland report.

Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.