Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the primary greenhouse gas contributing to global warming and subsequent sea level rise due to its high concentration and long atmospheric lifetime.

As ocean temperatures increase due to climate change, the water expands, resulting in a rise in sea levels.

The Eastern Coast of the United States, including cities like New York and Miami, is highly susceptible to sea level rise due to its low elevation and densely populated urban areas.

Sea level rise affects coastal ecosystems in multiple ways, including increasing salinity, reducing nesting sites for marine turtles, and causing the loss of coastal wetlands and mangroves.

Rising global temperatures, primarily driven by human activities, are the main cause of the accelerated melting of glaciers and ice sheets, leading to sea level rise.

The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to limit global temperature rise and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby mitigating the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise.

Coastal Engineering refers to the construction of barriers or structures, such as seawalls, levees, and storm surge barriers, to protect coastal areas from sea level rise and storm surges.

Sea level rise can cause erosion, flooding, and structural damage to coastal infrastructure, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential safety hazards.

Mangrove Forests are coastal ecosystems that provide natural protection against erosion and storm surges, while also supporting a rich diversity of marine life.

Coastal Subsidence refers to the gradual sinking of land relative to sea level, which can be caused by natural processes like sediment compaction or human activities like groundwater extraction.

Sea level rise can result in increased beach erosion, loss of coastal property, and damage to tourism infrastructure, negatively impacting coastal tourism and recreation.

Nature-Based Solutions involve restoring or creating natural ecosystems, such as wetlands and mangroves, to protect coastal areas from sea level rise and storm surges.

Managed Retreat refers to the process of gradually moving coastal communities and infrastructure away from areas at risk of sea level rise and coastal hazards.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change and its impacts, including sea level rise.

Land Reclamation refers to the process of gradually raising the elevation of coastal areas to protect them from sea level rise and storm surges.