Visualizing the Impact: Animated Models Show Coastal Cities Drowning in Rising Sea Levels

A new analysis by Climate Central reveals how previous host cities of UN climate summits could be submerged by rising sea levels if global warming continues unchecked. The analysis uses peer-reviewed projections and local elevation data to illustrate the potential impact of a 3-degree Celsius warming scenario. With the world currently on track to warm up to 2.9 degrees, coastal communities, low-lying countries, and small island states are at risk. The survival of these areas depends on urgent action to cut carbon pollution and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The upcoming COP28 will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Earth's coastal cities.