Rising Seas Disrupt Trade

The consequences of rising sea levels threaten millions of people far from the coast, damaging land and crops and disrupting ports, transport and energy supplies. This could drive up the prices of food and other goods, raise energy bills and increase the burden on governments. In Britain, the Fens contain 48% of England’s best farmland and produce about a third of its vegetables. More than 80% of global goods trade travels by sea. Estimates suggest sea levels will rise by 28 to 55 centimetres by 2100 if emissions are cut substantially, or by 63 centimetres to one metre if emissions remain high. Researchers recommend cutting emissions and strengthening infrastructure protection.

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