The UN yesterday called on leaders of the world's major economies to visit an atoll in the Pacific Ocean and witness the reality of record sea level rise. The appeal was made during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, which took place in Palau.
The UN's appeal aims to raise awareness among world leaders about the concrete effects of climate change on Pacific islands. The coastal areas of these islands are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels.
The Pacific Islands Forum regularly brings together representatives from the island countries of the region to discuss issues of common interest, including the environmental threats they face.
The UN initiative comes in the context of growing warnings about the impact of climate change on coastal areas and low-lying islands worldwide.
