The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.

Key insights:

  • The last 10 years (2015–2024) are officially the warmest on record.
  • This marks the first year where temperatures likely exceeded the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement—an alarming wake-up call for all of us.
  • Oceans, which store 90% of the planet’s excess heat, are at their warmest levels ever, amplifying extreme weather and rising sea levels.

The science behind it:

The WMO’s analysis uses six global datasets to consolidate this finding, supported by research into rising land and ocean heat levels. Short-term temperature spikes like this one are also fuelled by natural phenomena such as El Niño, which persisted throughout 2023–2024.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres had a clear message:

“Blazing temperatures in 2024 require trail-blazing climate action in 2025. There’s still time to avoid the worst of climate catastrophe, but leaders must act—now.”

What can be done?

This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action for governments, businesses, and individuals to:

  • Deliver new climate action plans to keep global warming below 1.5°C
  • Invest in renewable energy solutions
  • Support climate-resilient infrastructure to protect vulnerable populations

Why every fraction matters:

Every increment of warming increases the risks to our lives, economies, and ecosystems. It’s crucial that we double down on efforts to reduce emissions, innovate in sustainable technologies, and prioritise a greener future.

Let’s take responsibility for the future of our planet. Together, we can still achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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