"Sea-level rise is already damaging bodies, minds, livelihoods and cultures. When saltwater intrudes into freshwater supplies, health suffers. When floods overwhelm sanitation systems, diseases spread."
"For Indigenous peoples especially, land is identity, memory, law, kinship, sustenance today and connection to a shared future. Those facing the earliest and harshest consequences are, overwhelmingly, those who did the least to create them."
"The effect of sea-level rise on property lines and insurance procurement is clear. But what is being lost goes far deeper - it's safety, dignity, continuity and belonging."
Sea-level rise is not just a future concern but a current health crisis impacting communities worldwide. It damages health through saltwater intrusion, flooding, and loss of farmland. The consequences extend beyond property, affecting safety, dignity, and cultural identity. Indigenous peoples are particularly vulnerable, as land is integral to their identity and future. The crisis is exacerbated by existing inequalities and colonial legacies. Initiatives like the Lancet Commission on Sea-Level Rise aim to address these interconnected issues of health, justice, and climate change.
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