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Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears

Sea level rise poses ‘unthinkable’ risks for the planet, Security Council hears

Feb 15, 2023, at 09:05 pm

New York: Rising seas pose “unthinkable” risks to billions around the world, with profound implications for security, international law, human rights and the very fabric of societies, senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday, as members held their first-ever debate on the phenomenon’s global implications.

Global response needed to counter rising security threats at sea

Global response needed to counter rising security threats at sea

Aug 10, 2021, at 06:00 pm

New York: Despite an overall decrease in maritime traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, piracy and armed robbery of ships rose by nearly 20 per cent during the first half of last year, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday.

Research suggests glaciers are disappearing and sea levels are rising

Research suggests glaciers are disappearing and sea levels are rising

Apr 15, 2019, at 04:32 pm

Ontario, Apr 15 (IBNS): As part of an international research collaboration, Queen’s University scientist and lead Canadian researcher Laura Thomson examined the contribution of Canadian glaciers and ice caps to global sea level rise.