Global Temperature Records and Climate Action
The year 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest on record, with climate statistics dating back to 1850. This confirmation comes from the European Copernicus climate observatory and has been supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Call for Drastic Climate Action
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the need for “drastic climate action” in response to this record-breaking temperature. The urgency of the situation demands immediate attention and collective effort to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Future Projections and Warnings
Although 2025 may not surpass the records set in 2024, the British Meteorological Office has warned that it could be one of the three warmest years on record. This prediction is based on current trends and available data.
The United States’ ocean and atmospheric agency (NOAA) has also confirmed the data, highlighting the global nature of this issue.
Consequences of Inaction
The UN panel of climate experts has stressed that limiting warming to 1.5° C, as opposed to the 2° C upper limit set by the 2015 Paris agreement, is crucial in preventing the most catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Natural Phenomena and Climate Change
Last year saw the end of the El Niño phenomenon, which contributes to global warming and extreme events. The transition towards neutral conditions or the onset of La Niña has been observed.
However, the WMO has warned that La Niña is expected to be a “short and low intensity” phenomenon, insufficient to offset the effects of climate change.
SOURCE: AFP