This UNFCCC SB56 side event organised by the climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)  highlighted human rights obligations related to climate finance, including meaningful and informed participation, as well as related mechanisms such as impact assessments, environmental and social safeguards, and independent grievance mechanisms.

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Speakers included:

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Ian Fry - The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change,

Dr. Tachie-Obeng - Climate Vulnerbale Forum

Amanda Kron - Associate Expert, Climate Change and Environment at United Nations Human Rights

Kehkashan Basu - Green Hope Foundation‍

Tiffany Hodgson - Green Climate Fund

Eileen Mairena Cunningham - CADPI, CSO Active Observer to the Green Climate Fund

Liane Schalatek - Heinrich Böll Stiftung

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