(UNHCR) Climate change and disasters are impacting the lives of millions of people across the globe, and forcing many people to leave their homes,2 including in some cases to cross international borders. Their adverse effects will often expose the limited ability of an affected community to adapt, reflecting its pre-existing vulnerabilities. Such effects may emerges suddenly, or gradually over time, triggering human, material, economic or environmental losses. The relationship between climate change and human rights is increasingly recognized in law, including in the UN Human Rights Committee’s decision in the Teitiota case. The adverse effects of climate change and disasters have diverse consequences for States and societies, as well as the well-being and enjoyment of rights by individuals, as recognized in  judgments and decisions in various jurisdictions.