UN passes first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty
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World leaders at the UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution Thursday ensuring that island nations facing total inundation will retain their sovereignty, political status, and maritime borders even if their landmass disappears underwater.
The declaration is non-binding; enforcement mechanisms and funding commitments remain to be determined.
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