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Viele Pazifik-Staaten sind durch den Meeresspiegel in ihrer Existenz bedroht. Die Hauptinsel von Tuvalu nach einer Überflutung. — Rising sea levels threaten the existence of many Pacific states. Here, the main island of Tuvalu after a flood.

A new UN report warns of dramatically rising sea levels. Hundreds of millions of people are at risk. Above all, the existence of the Pacific island states is jeopardized. The economic damage is already estimated to be in the billions, and the first resettlement agreements have been signed.

A new UN study warns of rapidly rising sea levels. It reports that small island states, particularly in the Pacific, are at serious risk of sinking as sea levels in these regions are rising much faster than globally. The damage and risks for people, infrastructure and the economy are increasing and food security is jeopardized. And water levels and losses will continue to rise.

UN: How rising sea levels threaten the existence of countries

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