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Accessibility statement for Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate

This accessibility statement applies to www.gcbc.org.uk.

This website is run by DAI Global.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • use browser settings or plugins to change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • use browser settings or other software to zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

 

 

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • Some images open in a “light box” which lacks alternative text on the controls and can display the image smaller not bigger.
  • The page titles use an acronym which may be confusing.
  • The green used throughout has insufficient contrast making it hard for visually impaired users to read the site.
  • Keyboard focus is not accessible on the sub menu which may make it harder to navigate those pages.
  • Animations are always active meaning users who prefer reduced motion may experience difficulties using the site.
  • Heading levels are skipped in places making it harder to navigate and understand the site.
  • The “Contact us” form requires a company, but not a message, which may be confusing and the errors don’t meet gov.uk standards.
  • Higher magnification (above 300%) causes clipping and content to overflow which means visually impaired people may have difficulty understanding and operating the site.

 

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

Please email InfoGCBC@gcbc.org.uk

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days.

 

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: InfoGCBC@gcbc.org.uk

 

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

If you live in Northern Ireland, complain to the Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI)

 

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

DAI Global is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

 

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.

 

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

  • The green used lacks contrast. This fails Success Criterion 1.4.3 Level A.
  • The site does not respect the user’s preference for reduced motion. This fails Success Criterion 2.2.2 Level A.
  • Heading levels are skipped. This fails Success Criterion 2.4.6 Level AA.

 

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are actively working on the improvement of our site accessibility, as indicated by the close-out dates in the non-compliance list above. We will be reviewing the site’s accessibility periodically.

 

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 17/01/2024.

It was last reviewed on 22/11/2023.

This website was last tested on 09/11/2023.

The test was carried out by the Defra Accessibility Team.

We tested every page of the site.