Overview

• Europe experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising at twice the global average since the 1980s.
• Extreme weather, including the most widespread flooding since 2013, claimed at least 335 lives and affected over 410,000 people across the continent.
• A stark east-west climate contrast emerged, with western Europe experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding, while eastern Europe faced severe heat and drought.
• Renewable energy production reached a record high in 2024, with 45% of Europe's electricity generated from clean sources like wind and solar.
• Over half of European cities now have climate adaptation plans, reflecting progress in resilience efforts, though experts stress the need for faster action.