Climate change is pushing sea levels higher, threatening the livelihoods of up to a billion people living in vulnerable coastal regions, according to testimony presented at the United Nations. Experts warn that rising waters pose severe risks to communities dependent on marine ecosystems, infrastructure, and agriculture. The discussion highlights the urgent need for global adaptation strategies to protect those most exposed. Full details on the scale of the crisis and proposed solutions are available in the full report.
The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change.
