KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Oct 29 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 8th Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025): Integrating Climate Change and Biodiversity into National & International Legislation—Harmonizing Knowledge

Pages: 416 - 423

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i26.20021

Irvan Suhartika Putrairvansuhartikaputra.std@unissula.ac.idUniversitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA), Semarang

The purpose of this article is to examine and analyze climate change affecting biodiversity, and its impact on human rights. The type of research used in this study is normative legal research. The method or data collection technique used in this study is literature study. This method is carried out by conducting an inventory and studying library data in the form of laws and regulations, books, journals, articles, documents and official websites. Based on the discussion above, it can be concluded that climate change and biodiversity loss are interrelated global challenges and can have a significant impact on human rights. Climate change threatens human rights because it causes more frequent and severe natural disasters, and disrupts the availability of important resources such as water, food, and agricultural land. Biodiversity loss can also threaten human rights because it reduces the availability of food sources, medicines, and other important resources. Climate change and biodiversity loss are challenges that require joint action from governments, international organizations, and civil society. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect habitats, and raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity are essential to protecting human rights and ensuring a sustainable future.

Keywords: biodiversity, climate change, human rights

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