Source: United Nations (video statements)
What happens when a country begins to disappear beneath the sea? Sea-level rise is already threatening coastal communities around the world, but its consequences go far beyond flooding and erosion. As ocean levels continue to rise, some low-lying States face the prospect of losing habitable territory, raising unprecedented questions about sovereignty, maritime boundaries, nationality, and the future of statehood itself. This explainer examines how climate change is reshaping not only coastlines, but the foundations of international law.
High-level meeting on sea level rise – Addressing the existential threats posed by rising seas.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
10:00 AM ET
More: https://www.un.org/en/focus/sea-level-rise