State of Climate 2024 report

• The State of Climate 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights record greenhouse gas levels, rising global temperatures, and worsening climate impacts.

Key Facts

• Greenhouse Gases: CO2 levels reached 420 ppm (highest in 800,000 years), with record highs for CH4 and N2O.
• Temperature Milestone: 2024 global temperature was 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold.
• Ocean Heat & Sea Levels: Oceans absorbed 90% of excess heat, with rising sea levels driven by polar ice melt.
• Extreme Weather: Increased cyclones, floods, and droughts caused record climate-related displacements.
• Cryosphere Impact: Rapid glacier retreat and near-record low Antarctic sea ice levels.