Promoting Disability-Inclusive Climate Action through Policy Engagement & Advocacy

Furthermore, institutional barriers are prevalent, as PWDs are largely excluded from disaster risk reduction decision-making processes, leading to policies that fail to address their specific vulnerabilities. This systemic exclusion is exacerbated by insufficient resource allocation, with minimal funding directed towards making climate adaptation strategies genuinely inclusive. Finally, a critical lack of disaggregated data on how climate change impacts different disability groups impedes the development of effective, evidence-based solutions. These systemic failures culminate in a dire situation where PWDs are up to four times more likely to die during extreme weather events. Without urgent, inclusive action, this vulnerability gap will continue to widen, leading to increased mortality, loss of livelihoods, worsening health, and deepening poverty for PWDs, thereby undermining broader climate resilience efforts. Addressing these profound gaps in policy, infrastructure, resources, and data is essential to ensure that Nigeria’s climate adaptation strategies are truly equitable and effective.