Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
10-16-2023
Graduation Year
2025
Abstract
The sea is rising. 2023 has seen the highest annual average sea level in recorded history, with sea level measuring four inches above 1993 levels. To many, this may seem inconsequential. However, for those in developing countries, particularly small island nations, rising sea levels present a very real, very pressing threat. For these island countries, the danger of losing their statehood and sovereignty is all too real “as their land surface may be totally covered by the sea or become fully inhabitable” in the near future.
This post was originally published on the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review on October 16, 2023. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above.
Recommended Citation
Auerbach, Adam, "Island States Turn to the Law to Fight Climate Change" (2023). CICLR Online. 94.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr-online/94
