According to a new paper published in the journal Nature, even if the goals of the Paris Agreement are met, the melting of the Antarctic ice could raise global sea levels by 2.5 meters.
Earlier this year, Antarctica recorded more than 20C temperatures.
While the melting will take place beyond this century, it is most likely to be irreversible due to the 'self-reinforcing' mechanisms destabilizing the ice.
The study warns that even moderate warming has serious consequences for the environment and for humanity.