Global sea level was projected to increase until the end of the century, under all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions scenarios. At a very low GHG emission scenario, global sea level was expected to increase by 38 centimeters, when compared to a 1995-2014 baseline. In contrast, in a high emissions scenario, sea level rise worldwide was expected to be twice as high, at 77 centimeters.
Projected changes in sea level worldwide in 2050 and 2100, by scenario
(in centimeters)
Characteristic
Very high GHG emissions (SSP5-8.5)
High GHG emissions (SSP3-7.0)
Intermediate GHG emissions (SSP2-4.5)
Low GHG emission scenario (SSP1-2.6)
Very low GHG emission scenario (SSP1-1.9)
2050
23
21
20
19
18
2060
31
28
26
23
21
2070
40
37
33
29
26
2080
51
46
40
34
30
2090
63
56
48
39
35
2100
77
68
56
44
38
1020304050607080
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