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Scotland funds disability access to global climate talks as part of £375,000 package

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12 Nov 2026, 5:09 am IST1 min read

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The Scottish Government announced £375,000 on November 11 for three climate programmes, including £100,000 in new funding for Christian Blind Mission to help organisations of people with disabilities take part in international climate talks.

Representatives of the Disability Climate Caucus said the support helps delegates attend COP31 and covers needs such as sign-language interpretation, personal assistance and accessible accommodation.

Scotland will also provide £165,000 to continue supporting the UN special rapporteur on climate change and human rights, and £110,000 to extend a Regions4 programme that helps regions in the Global South prepare projects for climate funding and connect with donors.

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