SDG 13: Climate Action

Sea levels are rising fastest in big cities – here’s why

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Sally Brown

Scientist, Bournemouth University

Robert James Nicholls

Professor of Climate Adaptation, University of East Anglia

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When weighted by population, relative sea level rise is worst in south east Asia, followed by south and east Asia, and the southern Mediterranean. Image: Nicholls et al, CC BY-SA

Much of New Orleans is below sea level (red) and relies on sea walls to stay dry. Image: The Data Center, New Orleans, CC BY-SA

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