By 2035, some of the world’s biggest cities could be underwater due to rising sea levels. Coastal megacities like Jakarta, Miami, and Bangkok are sinking fast, while Venice, Dhaka, and New Orleans face devastating floods. Millions of people could be displaced, and infrastructure worth trillions is at risk. Climate change is accelerating, and the time to act is now. Will these cities survive, or are they doomed to disappear beneath the waves?
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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?