Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities worldwide.
Sea levels have been rising globally due to global warming, and this trend is expected to continue and possibly accelerate in the future. Uncertainties exist regarding the contributions of ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica, as well as regional variations in sea level changes. Local factors like land subsidence can also affect sea level changes in some areas. The impacts of rising sea levels are significant, but the success of adaptation strategies remains uncertain and needs further evaluation.