Overview

• Europe is now the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures reaching 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
• Renewable energy sources now generate 43% of Europe's electricity, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year.
• Record temperatures and extreme weather, including wildfires and floods, have caused significant economic and human losses.
• Glacier ice in regions like the Alps has decreased by 10% in the last two years due to rising temperatures.
• Efforts to adapt and mitigate climate impacts are urgent as the continent continues to experience severe climate extremes.