Energy
Affordable and sustainable energy is vital for all communities, particularly those in the Asia and Pacific regions who are significantly impacted by climate change. Access to energy is also critical for people with disabilities who have greater energy demands, often required to charge their assistive devices, yet are more likely to use cheaper, less sustainable fuels such as biomass and coal, which are damaging to an individual's health, and the environment. It is important that people with disabilities are included in clean energy solutions.
These resources provide evidence and guidance to consider the needs of people with disabilities in energy policies and programs.
Disability Hub Europe (2023) Involving people with disabilities in addressing energy poverty: a just transition
This post explores the reasons why it's crucial to involve people with disabilities when addressing energy poverty.
Disability Hub Europe & ILO (2023) Making the green transition inclusive for persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities face unique challenges in the context of climate change.
UNDESA (2018) Disability and Development Report
Chapter II, Section G of this report explores SDG 7 and the situation and disproportionate impacts for people with disabilities related to the lack of access to energy.
