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Die UN-Vollversammlung hat eine Resolution zum Schutz von Staaten beschlossen, die durch den Anstieg des Meeresspiegels bedroht sind.
Die UN-Vollversammlung hat Maßnahmen gegen den Anstieg des Meeresspiegels gefordert.
Die Mitgliedsstaaten sollen Treibhausgasemissionen sparen und mehr Geld für besonders gefährdete Länder bereitstellen, wie es in der einstimmig beschlossenen Resolution hieß. Dabei gehe es auch um völkerrechtliche Fragen, damit ein im Meer versinkender Staat seine Staatlichkeit behält. »Wir dürfen nicht zulassen, dass Länder und Kulturen in den Fluten versinken oder dass die Hoffnungen von Milliarden Menschen im Wasser sterben«, sagte UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres.
Palaus Präsident Surangel Whipps Jr. sprach für eine Koalition kleiner Inselstaaten und wies auf die existenzielle Bedrohung dieser hin. »Für Staaten, die im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes durch den Ozean um uns herum bestimmt sind, wird der Anstieg des Meeresspiegels das Leben verändern.«
The water level of the Rhine at the Kaub bottleneck has temporarily fallen to a low of two centimeters. The historic low water is affecting shipping and leading to supply chain problems and falling industrial production, according to economists.
In Saxony-Anhalt, greenhouse gas emissions fell slightly to around 26.6 million tons in 2025. According to the Ministry of the Environment, there were savings primarily in the energy sector, while transport, industry and buildings recorded increases.

Hundreds of whale calves have died in southern Argentina in recent weeks. According to marine biologists, a bacterial infection, namely erysipelas, is the likely cause of the high mortality rate of southern right whales in Chubut province.
In autumn, millions of migratory birds on the East Atlantic route take a break in the Wadden Sea to strengthen themselves before flying on to their winter quarters. The area offers plenty of food and undisturbed resting places. The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is organizing the “West Coast Vogelkiek” with excursions and guided tours from September 26th to October 4th. Individual observations are also possible, especially during high or low water depending on the bird species.
Before the start of the water conference, the German Nature Conservation Association (Nabu) is calling for 'Water City where next?' accelerated renaturation of rivers, streams and ditches in Hamburg in order to improve ecological quality and mitigate climate impacts. The Senate has recognized the problem, but the pace and scope of the measures are currently inadequate.
After a gas leak in the residential area of Greiz, around 50 residents were able to return to their homes at night. Train operations are running again without restrictions, but the gas supply, which was switched off as a precautionary measure, has not yet been put back into operation.