The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released its 'State of the Global Climate 2023' report, which shows record levels of greenhouse gases, surface temperatures, ocean heat, acidification, and sea level rise.
2023 was the warmest year on record, with surface temperatures 1.45 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the urgent need for action, which was reiterated by COP28 President Sultan al Jaber.
Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide concentrations have reached all-time highs, with CO2 levels at 417.9 parts per million, 50% higher than pre-industrial levels. Sea levels climbed at an alarming rate, doubling in the last decade, while Antarctic sea ice reached a record low.
The research also highlighted global extreme weather occurrences that have had a socioeconomic impact, such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, and wildfires. Furthermore, food insecurity has increased to 333 million people by 2023, exacerbated by conflicts, economic downturns, and climate extremes.
Though worldwide hunger levels stayed consistent between 2021 and 2022, they were much higher than pre-pandemic levels, with 9.2% of the global population undernourished in 2022. Conflict, economic instability, and climate extremes continue to exacerbate global food insecurity, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive intervention.
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