Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.
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A staggering 900 million people living in low-lying coastal zones are at risk of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and other climate effects, Mr. Francis warned, adding that the issue extends far beyond coastal communities. No one is immune to a potential catastrophe, he said,"fertile river deltas like the Mississippi, Mekong, and Nile - the world's breadbaskets - are sinking."Beyond the crushing impacts on livelihoods and communities, sea-level rise carries further implications, spanning environmental, legal, political, technical, economic, cultural, and human rights dimensions.
"Not only do we risk losing land, but also the rich cultural and historical heritage of these islands and regions that have helped to shape people's identities," alerted Mr. Francis the dignitaries, who gathered at the early morning event. Mr. Francis called on leaders to raise their 'collective ambition' and take much-needed action, and move it up the agenda at the forthcoming
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