A report by the International Law Commission asserts that states can maintain their statehood and maritime boundaries even if submerged by rising sea levels. This issue is critical, especially for vulnerable island nations facing existential threats due to climate change. The report emphasizes that the political standing of these nations should endure despite loss of land, ensuring they retain access to resources and navigation rights. Legal experts argue that this is vital for international stability and equity, reiterating the injustices faced by those contributing least to climate issues but bearing the brunt of its effects.
States should be able to continue politically even if their land disappears underwater, according to a report by the International Law Commission.
Legal experts concluded that nothing prevents nations from maintaining their maritime boundaries even if the land on which they are drawn changes or disappears.
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