As much as 10 percent of the
world’s population lives in
coastal regions where the
elevation is less than 10 meters
above sea level. These
communities will become
increasingly prone to storm
damage and flooding as sea
levels rise. Among the most
vulnerable countries is
Bangladesh, which has low
elevation, a high population
density, and is one of the
world’s poorest nations. Red
areas indicate populations that
live less than 10 meters above
sea level, while green areas
show the population density in
areas with an elevation greater
than 10 meters