WMO warns climate crisis hits record highs, with deadly wildfires, hurricanes, and melting glaciers—urgent global action needed.
The UN's latest climate report confirms 2025 was among the hottest years on record, with global temperatures 1.43°C above pre-industrial levels. The Earth's energy imbalance hit a 65-year high, with oceans absorbing most excess heat, accelerating ice melt, sea level rise, and extreme weather events. The report warns of long-term impacts and urgent need for action.
The UN's annual climate report confirms that 2015-2025 were the hottest years on record, with 2025 ranking as the second or third warmest. Greenhouse gases and ocean heat are at historic highs, causing rapid ice melt, extreme weather, and rising sea levels. The report warns of long-term impacts.
Experts are monitoring a high likelihood of a strong El Niño developing this summer, which could lead to record global temperatures in 2027. The phenomenon may cause extreme weather events worldwide, including droughts and heavy rainfall, with a 62% chance of a super El Niño persisting into the end of the year.
Europe has recorded its hottest year on record in 2025, with widespread heatwaves, wildfires, drought and melting glaciers. The WMO and EU scientists warn the trend is linked to human-caused warming and El Niño, underscoring an urgent push to accelerate decarbonisation and adaptation across the continent.