In some regions of the world, significant agricultural production takes place in low-lying coastal areas and where current population densities are high.
Sea-level rise is another looming concern for the global community, especially small island developing States (SIDS) and countries with low-lying coastal areas.
Small island States and countries with low-lying coastal areas are also very concerned about sea-level rises which could negatively affect their national economies.
Small island States and countries with low-lying coastal areas are also very concerned about sea-level rises which could negatively affect their national economies
Protection against flooding by the sea, drainage of rainwater and integrated management of groundwater and surface-water resources are key issues in low-lying coastal areas.
Small island developing States, and countries with low-lying coastal areas, were particularly concerned about accelerated sea level rise that could adversely affect their national economies