Yes. On September 24, 2026, world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly approved the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus. Among other points, the declaration affirms a presumption in favour of continued statehood and the ability to maintain maritime zones established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea despite physical threats from rising seas. It also calls for stronger science and data, more predictable finance and resilience support—especially for small island developing states—and a further high-level meeting before the end of the General Assembly’s 84th session.
Source: UN News