Objectives:
The purpose of this article is to present selected themes that illustrate the evolution of the UN’s position, examined through the lens of two issues - climate change and human rights -tracing the progression from early declarations to current resolutions and mechanisms concerning the nexus between human rights and climate change.

Methods:
The article employs the following methods: the dogmatic method, used to analyze the texts of legal acts and documents pertaining to human rights and climate change; and the historical method, applied to examine the early development of international environmental law, as well as the subsequent evolution of climate change issues in the context of human rights.

Results:
An analysis of the United Nations' activities confirms its pivotal role in establishing a normative link between climate issues and the protection of human rights. The evolution of this position began within the framework of international environmental conferences; however, over time, institutions dedicated to the protection of human rights exerted a greater influence.

Conclusions:
The current stage of development is defined by a trend centered on the concept of climate justice and the shaping of principles regarding state responsibility for climate-related harm and the resulting human rights violations. This direction is also reflected in the discourse surrounding the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which interpreted the obligations of states under international law. Nevertheless, establishing state responsibility for human rights violations in the context of climate change will require an individual assessment of each case.