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flag Sea levels to rise at twice the current rate by 2100, despite efforts to curb global warming.

flag A new study warns that even if global warming is limited to the ambitious 1.5°C target, rising sea levels will still accelerate, reaching about one centimeter per year by 2100. flag This rate has doubled over the last three decades and is projected to double again, leading to significant flood damage in coastal cities. flag The rise is driven by melting ice sheets and glaciers as well as warming oceans. flag Despite efforts, the world is on track for a 2.7°C temperature rise by 2100.

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