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International Journal Of Rural Development, Environment And Health Research(IJREH)

A Human Rights-Based Approach to Transport and Climate Change: A Case for Africa

Twesigomwe Mary


International Journal of Rural Development, Environment and Health Research(IJREH), Vol-8,Issue-4, October - December 2024, Pages 1-5, 10.22161/ijreh.8.4.1

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Article Info: Received: 21 Oct 2024; Received in revised form: 22 Nov 2024; Accepted: 27 Nov 2024; Available online: 01 Dec 2024

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The transport sector is essential in facilitating economic growth, social cohesion, and individual mobility across Africa. Yet, it also significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, which drive climate change, exacerbating human rights issues for vulnerable populations. This article examines how a human rights-based approach to transport and climate can help African countries address these interlinked challenges. By analyzing climate change’s impact on human rights, particularly within marginalized communities, and exploring sustainable transportation solutions, this article highlights pathways for integrating human rights into Africa’s sustainable development agenda for climate change.

Climate Change, Emissions, Human Rights, Transport.

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