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LIVE: World leaders approve new declaration to tackle rising sea levels

Sep 24, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

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Sea level rise is among the most visible consequences of global warming, but for some countries, it is an imminent existential threat. World leaders approved a new declaration on Thursday while debating the best ways to strengthen international cooperation and support vulnerable low-lying nations most at risk.

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