Climate change has become one of the most serious threats facing humanity. Global warming, rising water levels, and desertification are threatening the future of millions of people worldwide. Many cities that once flourished are now on the verge of extinction.
Heritage cities buried under sand in Africa
The ancient city of Oualata, located in Mauritania and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, has become one of the sandy areas today. In this city, formerly known as the center of Islamic education, heavy rains and winds destroyed the infrastructure. Today, about 60 percent of the population has left their homes. The Sahara is expanding by about 48 km per year, threatening to destroy other historical cities nearby, such as Chinguetti.
The risk of submersion is increasing in Asia and the Americas
According to experts, by the end of the 21st century, the water level may rise to 30 centimeters. This will have a serious impact on the fate of a number of major cities in the world. For example, megacities such as Jakarta, New York, Miami, Alexandria, and Lagos face the risk of being submerged. The forecasts for the city of Lagos are particularly alarming - scientists predict that by 2080 80% of it will be covered with water.
Glaciers melting and villages disappearing in Europe
The Swiss village of Blatten suffered significant damage from the melting of glaciers in 2025. In the Arctic region, buildings are being damaged due to the melting of permafrost - frozen soil. It is said that about 70% of housing and infrastructure in the Russian cities of Noyabrsk and Nadim may lose their stability.
Fires are destroying cities in America
In the US states of California, Texas, and Oklahoma, fires are intensifying year by year, destroying hundreds of settlements. The rising temperature, drought, and strong winds are exacerbating natural disasters in these regions.
According to the latest UN report, if these trends continue, at least 560 natural disasters may be recorded annually by 2030. This poses a serious threat not only to the future of cities, but to the entire civilization.
Scientists and ecologists call on humanity to act now: because lost time can cost human life, not nature.
Climate change has become one of the most serious threats facing humanity. Global warming, rising water levels, and desertification are threatening the future of millions of people worldwide. Many cities that once flourished are now on the verge of extinction.
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