2024 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record, Surpassing Paris Climate Agreement Threshold

Global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, driving extreme weather events and highlighting the urgency of climate action.

The World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures temporarily exceeding the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement.
Extreme weather events in 2024 included deadly floods in Spain, Pakistan, and Kenya, hurricanes in the US and Caribbean, and severe droughts and wildfires in South America.
China, Germany, and India reported their hottest years on record, with China experiencing its warmest year since 1961 and record-breaking heatwaves during the summer months.
The UK faced its wettest six months on record, with storms and flooding severely impacting agriculture and food production, contributing to rising food prices and reduced food security.
Scientists warn that extreme weather events will continue to increase in severity and frequency, emphasizing the need for both emissions reduction and climate adaptation strategies.