Urgent Action Needed to Mitigate Rising Sea Levels in Asia-Pacific

Climate scientists warn that rapid sea level rise threatens millions, urging immediate local and global efforts.

Sea levels in the Asia-Pacific region are rising significantly faster than the global average, posing a severe threat to coastal communities.
The World Meteorological Organization reports that sea surface temperatures in the southwest Pacific have risen three times faster than the global average since 1980.
NASA analysis shows that Pacific Island nations will experience at least 8 inches of sea level rise in the next 30 years, regardless of future greenhouse gas emissions.
Increased sea levels are leading to more frequent and intense weather events, such as cyclones, floods, and droughts, particularly affecting low-lying islands like Tuvalu and Kiribati.
The upcoming UN climate summit COP29 in November will focus on climate finance to help vulnerable countries reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.