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  SEA LEVEL RISE Regional and global trends A. Cazenave1, D.P. Chambers2, P. Cipollini3, L.L. Fu4 , J.W. Hurell5 M. Merrifield6, S. Nerem7, H.P. Plag8, C.K. Shum9, J. Willis4 LEGOS-CNES, Toulouse CSR, Austin, Texas , JPL Uni University of Hawaii University of Colorado University Nevada Ohio State University OCEANOBS2009- Plenary Paper  Abstract This Plenary Paper on sea level is based on several Community White Papers submitted to OceanObs09. Considerable progress has been realized during the past decade in measuring sea level change globally and regionally, and in understanding the climate-related causes of observed changes. We first review current knowledge about sea level change, globally and regionally. We summarize recent results from the 2007 IPCC 4th Assessment Report (AR4), as well as post-IPCC results relevant to sea level observations, causes and projections. New challenges are identified for the coming decade in terms of observations, modelling and impact studies. From these challenges, a number of recommendations emerge, which are listed below: 1.An accurate (at the 0.3 mm/yr level uncertainty), multi-decade-long sea level record by altimeter satellites of the T/P- Jason class is essential, as is continued funding of the altimeter science team. To meet the goal of 0.3 mm/yr or better in sea level rate accuracy, the global geodetic infrastructure needs to be maintained on the long-term; the Terrestrial Reference Frame must be accurate and stable at the 1 mm and 0.5 mm/yr level; radiometers required for the correction of radar path delays must also be stable (or calibrated) at 0.1 mm/year. A network of tide gauges with precise positioning (GPS, or more general, GNSS) should be maintained with an emphasis on long record lengths and global spatial coverage (e.g., the GLOSS Core Network plus additional stations with especially long record lengths). 2.Continui