World Economic Forum

Climate Change: Scientists Warn Sea Levels Are Accelerating Beyond Predictions

Sea levels are rising faster than scientists predicted—by as much as 0.59 cm in 2024 alone, driven by melting polar ice and warming oceans. This growing threat could displace millions and flood major cities by 2100. Learn what’s fueling this acceleration, how it impacts your community, and what steps individuals and governments can take to protect the future. Action now can change tomorrow’s shoreline.