Tag: Rising sea levels

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In (a) historic warning to the Security Council, Secretary-General Guterres linked human rights in the face of climate breakdown to international peace and security. Global heating and related climate disruption are happening faster than expected. We are seeing the effects of climate pollution, like warmer air and water, ice loss, prolonged droughts, year-round wildfire seasons,…

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During its first ever debate on the implications of rising sea levels it is reported that the UN Security Council heard that ‘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’. Antonio Guterrres addressed the debate…….. Mr. President, Dr.…