# UN meeting on rising sea level threats

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/un-meeting-on-rising-sea-level-threats
> Updated: 2026-09-24T22:08:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During a United Nations High-Level Meeting in New York, representatives from Tanzania, Yemen, and Tunisia addressed the existential threats posed by rising sea levels.

Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius John Ndejembi characterized rising sea levels as an “active crisis” affecting global economies and ecosystems. He highlighted specific risks to the Indian Ocean coastline, such as Zanzibar, including beach erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion. Ndejembi called for the international community to accelerate the provision of climate finance, technology, and early warning systems, noting that national efforts alone are insufficient.

Representing Yemen, Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba emphasized that climate change adaptation is an “urgent necessity” to protect food security and the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen. She advocated for increased adaptation funding and the protection of maritime rights under international law. Similarly, Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nefati described the situation as a critical challenge to human security and sustainable development, urging a coordinated response that prioritizes the Mediterranean basin for ecosystem restoration and adaptation support.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Yemen and Tunisia address rising sea level threats at UN meeting

Foreign ministers from Yemen and Tunisia addressed the existential threats of rising sea levels at a UN high-level meeting, calling for urgent climate adaptation funding and protection of maritime rights.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-and-tunisia-address-rising-sea-level-threats-at-un-meeting

### 2026-09-24: Tanzania calls for global action against rising sea levels

Tanzania's Vice President has urged the international community to provide more climate finance and technology to help developing nations combat the immediate threats of rising sea levels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-calls-for-global-action-against-rising-sea-levels

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