2024 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record, Surpassing Critical 1.5°C Threshold

Global temperatures and ocean heat levels reached unprecedented highs, driving extreme weather and raising urgent calls for climate action.

2024 marked the first full calendar year where global temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement, though not yet sustained over decades.
The year saw devastating wildfires, record-breaking hurricanes, and extreme weather events worldwide, attributed to human-driven climate change and warmer oceans.
Oceans absorbed an additional 16 zettajoules of heat in 2024, further driving sea level rise and intensifying marine heatwaves and storms.
Scientists warn that exceeding the 1.5°C threshold is a stark indicator of escalating climate risks, with urgent action needed to curb emissions and mitigate impacts.
The announcement comes as President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to expand fossil fuel production, prepares to take office, raising concerns about future climate policies.