A declaration called for coastal preparation
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In this lesson: Identify the adopting body and name preparation priorities.
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had adopted a declaration on sea-level rise
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Who adopted the declaration, and what did it support?
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The UN General Assembly adopted it. It supported better observations, risk assessments, early warnings and long-term planning.
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