Dr. Ian Fry became the first climate change expert

Dr. Ian Fry became the first climate change expert

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 06 2022

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  • The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed Dr. Ian Fry as the world’s first independent expert for human rights and climate change.
  • Dr. Fry has been appointed for a period of three years. He holds dual citizenship of Tuvalu and Australia.
  • The position of Special Rapporteur for human rights and climate change was created by UNHRC in October 2021.
  • He will help in studying and identifying how the adverse effects of climate change, including sudden and slow-onset disasters, affect the full and effective enjoyment of human rights and make recommendations on how to address and prevent these adverse effects.
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