Tag: WMO
Global Health Emergency Demands Urgent Action
As scorching temperatures shatter records across continents, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued an urgent call for global action. With daily...
Asia Warming Nearly Twice as Fast as Global Average, WMO Warns
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the rest of the planet, leading to a sharp surge in extreme weather events....
Global Temperature Likely to Breach 1.5°C Threshold by 2029
The world is inching dangerously close to a critical tipping point. According to a new forecast from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),...
Glaciers Could Disappear This Century, UN Warns
Glaciers across the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate, with many unlikely to survive beyond the 21st century, the United Nations...
UNESCO, WMO Launch Global Initiative to Save Glaciers
On January 21st, 2025, UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) launched the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. This global initiative calls...
2024 To Be Hottest Year on Record
The year 2024 is poised to be the warmest year on record, with global temperatures already surging. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)...
Cyclone Freddy Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Freddy sets a new world record, lasting 36 days and causing major losses in Southeast Africa.
Early Warning; Journey To Comprehensive Coverage Far From Complete
Explore the latest report on global progress in early warning systems by the UNDRR and WMO. Uncover challenges, success stories, and funding boosts as the world strives to protect communities from the impacts of climate change.
Decade of Urgency: Alarming Acceleration of Climate Change
Explore the WMO's alarming report on the accelerated climate change witnessed from 2011 to 2020. Uncover the unprecedented warming trends, glacial losses, and the urgent call for ambitious global climate action. The world stands at a critical juncture, necessitating immediate collaborative efforts to combat the escalating climate crisis.
Alarming Surge in Greenhouse Gas Signals Urgent Action
Atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases reached an all-time high last year, with no signs of abating, according to World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary greenhouse gas, were 50% above pre-industrial levels in 2022, marking a significant milestone. While the rate of growth in CO2 concentrations slightly decreased compared to the previous year, the overall trend continues to rise, fueled by ongoing industrial activities.
