00:00Rising sea levels are no longer a distant threat.
00:03By 2035, some of the world's major cities could be underwater.
00:07Millions of lives and trillions of dollars in infrastructure are at risk.
00:12Jakarta, Indonesia, is already sinking.
00:15Nearly 40% of the city lies below sea level, and things are only getting worse.
00:20The government is even relocating the capital to Borneo.
00:24Miami, USA, faces frequent sunny-day flooding as seawater seeps through its porous bedrock.
00:31Property values and tourism could take a massive hit.
00:34Bangkok, Thailand, is sinking up to one centimeter per year.
00:39With its low elevation and rapid development, rising seas could devastate this economic hub.
00:45Venice, Italy, famous for its canals, is struggling to hold back the tide.
00:50Even with flood barriers, experts warn the city might not withstand future sea level rise.
00:55Dhaka, Bangladesh, home to millions, faces severe flooding from both the sea and rivers.
01:01The result? Mass displacement and a humanitarian crisis.
01:06New Orleans, USA, still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, remains highly vulnerable.
01:12Without stronger defenses, it faces a grim future.
01:15Lagos, Nigeria, Africa's fastest-growing megacity, is losing its natural flood defenses to unplanned urban development.
01:23Entire neighborhoods could be lost.
01:26By 2035, the consequences will be undeniable.
01:30Climate action is urgent.
01:32The question is, are we ready?
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