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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.

Explore the ongoing El Niño event, its impact on global weather patterns, and its contribution to rising temperatures, as per the World Meteorological Organization’s update

As the world experiences warming at an unprecedented rate, climate change is increasingly impacting human health, said a comprehensive report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Vulnerable communities are particularly at risk, and urgent action is needed to address this growing threat.

The world's hydrological cycle is increasingly disrupted due to the impacts of climate change and human activities, according to a comprehensive report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The report highlights the urgent need for a stocktake of global water resources as droughts and extreme rainfall events take a toll on lives and economies.

Only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track at the half-time point of the 2030 agenda

In a stark reminder of the ongoing impact of human-induced climate change, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a warning on Friday, underscoring that the world is witnessing a shift in weather patterns. Heat waves are currently sweeping through various regions globally, and these events, fuelled by climate change, are now being termed the "new normal."

The World Meteorological Office (WMO) has released a report stating that Asia is experiencing higher-than-average warming and increasing climate change impacts. Floods, storms, droughts, and severe dust storms have caused significant loss of life, damage, and economic losses in the region. The report emphasizes the urgent need for transformative adaptation and strengthening food system resilience to combat these challenges.

Preliminary data reveals that the world recently experienced its hottest week on record, following the hottest June ever recorded. Rising temperatures have severe consequences for ecosystems and the environment, underscoring the far-reaching effects of human-induced climate change. The report also highlights record-low Antarctic sea ice extent and hydrological extremes, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action.

The United Nations on July 4 declared the onset of the El Nino weather phenomenon. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) marked the first occurrence of El Niño in the tropical Pacific in seven years and sets the stage for potentially elevated global temperatures and disruptive weather patterns.

Prof. Celeste Saulo of Argentina becomes the first female Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). She takes the helm at the fore of international efforts to monitor and tackle climate change and increasingly extreme weather.