Just Transition and Human Rights: Response to the call for input by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

This submission to the UN Human Rights Office’s call for input on human rights and just transition emphasises the crucial role of equitable tax systems in advancing climate justice and protecting human rights. It outlines how progressive fiscal policies, rooted in transparency and fairness, are essential to addressing global inequalities and securing resources for a sustainable and inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy. The submission underscores the importance of aligning tax with human rights frameworks to protect vulnerable populations and ensure accountability. Additionally, it stresses the need for international collaboration to curb tax avoidance and illicit financial flows, which divert critical revenue away from climate adaptation and mitigation efforts where they are most needed. By addressing these issues, the document highlights pathways for governments and institutions to integrate fairness, equality, and human rights into just transition strategies.