2024 Officially Poised to Become Hottest Year on Record

Global temperatures surpass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, highlighting the urgency of climate action.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms 2024 will be the warmest year since records began, exceeding the previous record set in 2023.
For the first time, global average temperatures for an entire calendar year will surpass the critical 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels.
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, with global temperatures 1.62°C above pre-industrial averages.
Scientists emphasize that while a single year above 1.5°C does not breach the Paris Agreement, it underscores the need for accelerated climate action.
Extreme weather events in 2024, including wildfires, floods, and droughts, caused $310 billion in economic losses and amplified calls for global emission reductions.