Record Greenhouse Gas Levels Threaten Climate Goals

The World Meteorological Organization reports unprecedented increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, undermining global efforts to curb climate change.

Carbon dioxide concentrations reached 420 parts per million in 2023, the highest in human history, driven largely by fossil fuel combustion and natural ecosystem changes.
The WMO warns that current emission reduction pledges fall significantly short of the 43% cut needed by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
Global temperatures have been consistently above preindustrial levels for 14 months, with 2023 being the warmest year on record.
Natural systems are increasingly becoming sources of greenhouse gases, with wildfires and warming oceans contributing to higher emissions.
The upcoming COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will address these challenges, with nations expected to submit updated climate plans.