2.2 Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

2.2.1 Sea Level Rise

2.2.2 Video: Rising Sea Levels - Changing Planet NSF

In the past century, as the climate has warmed, sea level rise has accelerated. Scientists predict it will only increase, and they're studying changes in the ocean and land to better understand how and why the water is rising.

2.2.3 Video: Forecast Mekong: Navigating Changing Waters

This USGS video is a form of science diplomacy requested by the U.S. Department of State to educate policy-makers and citizens in Southeast Asia about the vital importance of the Mekong river and delta in maintaining food security and livelihoods in the region. The video also seeks to make policy-makers aware of the potential impacts of climate change on people and the environment of the Mekong delta.