The year 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year globally since records began in 1850, underlining the urgency for decisive global action against climate change, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
This significant development marks 2024 as the first calendar year in which the average global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a critical threshold set by the Paris Agreement. The surpassing of this threshold emphasizes the pressing need for intensified efforts to combat climate change and its impacts.
The data from C3S highlights the increasing trend of global warming and its potential consequences, including more frequent extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disruption of ecosystems. These changes pose substantial risks to communities worldwide, affecting food security, health, and economies.
Environmental organizations and climate experts are calling for immediate and collaborative action from the international community. The confirmation of 2024 as the warmest year on record serves as a stark reminder of the challenges ahead and the importance of implementing effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service continues to monitor and report on climate trends, providing valuable information to policymakers, researchers, and the public. The latest findings underscore the critical state of our global climate and the necessity for transformational change to safeguard the planet for future generations.
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