China’s State Oceanic Administration issues report on rising sea levels. In a recent bulletin, China's State Oceanic Administration said that sea levels had increased an average of 2.5 millimeters per year over the past 30 years. Over the next decade, it is predicted that China’s coastal sea level will increase an average of 3.2 millimeters a year. China’s scientists are calling for actions to protect coastal cities and regions.

We are grateful, State Oceanic Administration and Chinese scientists, for this wake up call regarding rising sea levels and climate change. May it motivate us to work as a global community to protect our generous planet.