Developments at the United Nations International Law Commission on Sea-Level Rise

Authors

Claudio Grossman, American University Washington College of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

Journal

American University International Law Review

Volume

39

Issue

4

First Page

709

Last Page

761

Abstract

Sea-level rise is a pressing global challenge that could generate catastrophic consequences for humankind. The implications for States and people all over the world are grave, making rising sea-levels a matter of utmost urgency. This paper will examine some of the challenges presented by the phenomenon of sea-level rise in relation to international law with a focus on the analysis undertaken by the Study Group on Sea-Level Rise (“Study Group”) of the United Nations International Law Commission (“ILC”).

Recommended Citation

Claudio Grossman, Developments at the United Nations International Law Commission on Sea-Level Rise, 39 American University International Law Review 709 (2024).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/facsch_lawrev/2270