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Earth Today | New UN declaration opens the way for action on rising seas

Oct 1, 2026 · The Gleaner

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THE UNITED Nations Declaration on Sea Level Rise, adopted last Thursday, reflects a call to action for countries to solve the sea level rise challenge associated with a changing climate. It is a challenge, the declaration noted, that must be tackled on many fronts, not the least of these the best available science, and through the mobilisation of financing.

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