WorldUN Adopts Declaration on Sea-Level Rise Impact on Low-Lying Areas
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration addressing sea-level rise risks for low-lying cities like Mumbai and Kolkata. It calls for stability of maritime zones under UNCLOS and supports statehood continuity despite territorial changes from rising seas. The declaration urges responses to reinforce existing laws and highlights that losing territory does not mean a country ceases to exist. Nearly 500 million people live in vulnerable coastal areas worldwide.
Business Standard·3h ago