UN Report Details Record Global Temp, Surge In Climate Disaster Victims

Last year marked the hottest in the past 175 years, with the global average temperature reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

- EP Desk

This was the tenth consecutive year of record heat, a trend that has coincided with a significant increase in the number of people affected by extreme weather events. These alarming statistics are detailed in the 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report (SDG), released recently by the United Nations (UN).

According to the WMO, the average global temperature is currently estimated to be between 1.34 °C and 1.41 °C above pre-industrial levels. This is a long-term measure, and that's why, even though in 2024 the temperature will have reached what was predicted for 2030 in the Paris Agreement, the agreement is still valid and very relevant.

"The world cannot and must not give up on climate action. In order to keep the 1.5°C warming limit within reach, urgent investments in adaptation, resilience, and emission reductions must be accelerated, especially in vulnerable regions. The cost of inaction far exceeds the cost of action – and time is running out to secure a livable and sustainable future," the report states.

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