Climate change deepens existing inequalities and disproportionately affects persons with disabilities—yet they are often excluded from climate action planning and implementation.
This resource guide offers practical strategies to embed disability inclusion across climate programmes, policies and investments.
Developed by CBM Global’s Inclusion Advisory Group and the Global Disability Innovation Hub, the guide supports practitioners working in urban climate action, nature-based solutions and energy transition. It draws on global consultations with organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and climate experts, and consolidates tools, frameworks and case studies into one accessible resource.
The guide is designed for government officials, funders, technical experts, civil society organisations and development partners. It provides actionable entry points across the programme cycle—from strategy and design to procurement, budgeting, stakeholder engagement and monitoring. It also introduces a three-tiered framework for systematic action: safeguarding, inclusive approaches and targeted interventions.
Whether you are designing infrastructure, restoring ecosystems or transitioning energy systems, this guide helps ensure your work is inclusive, rights-based and responsive to the lived experiences of persons with disabilities.