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HydroSOS supports adaptation to changing water cycle
News
Water, Climate change
Publish Date: 4 February 2022
More than two billion people face severe water shortages and a similar number have been affected by flooding over the past 20 years, with these challenges expected to rise in coming years due to climate change, growing populations and increased economic activity. Therefore, a global initiative led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and coordinated by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will enable communities across the world to better adapt to our changing water cycle.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record, WMO consolidated data shows
Press Release
Climate, Climate change
Publish Date: 19 January 2022
Although average global temperatures were temporarily cooled by the 2020-2022 La Niña events, 2021 was still one of the seven warmest years on record, according to six leading international datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization. Global warming and other long-term climate change trends are expected to continue as a result of record levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
FAQs - Climate
Climate, Climate change, El Niño / La Niña
Frequently asked questions relating to climate issues.
Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2021 (ECCA)
News from Members
Weather, Climate change
Publish Date: 22 December 2021
Not in 26 years of releasing the Top 10 Weather Events has there been anything comparable to this year, where Canadians endured such a stream of weather extremes. The year...
WMO recognizes new Arctic temperature record of 38⁰C
Press Release
Climate, Climate change, Arctic
Publish Date: 14 December 2021
A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk on 20 June 2020 has been recognized as a new Arctic temperature record by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
International Mountain Day
News
Climate change, Environment
Publish Date: 10 December 2021
International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on 11 December. The theme this year is sustainable tourism in mountains.
Climate Science Information for Climate Action
News
Climate services, Climate change
Publish Date: 3 November 2021
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have joined together to provide the international community with new climate information and tools on the latest climate science data...
Yacht with observing floats sails the Atlantic
News
Oceans, Climate change, Observations
Publish Date: 16 November 2021
For the first time, a sailboat loaded with dozens of profiling Argo floats, will sail the Atlantic Ocean to replenish the global Argo array in hard-to-reach locations. This will contribute to the real-time observation and stewardship of the Ocean, with a minimal carbon footprint.
Accelerate green transformation of cities, says Global Forum
News
Climate change, Disaster risk reduction, Resilience, Urban development
Publish Date: 16 November 2021
“Accelerate Green Transformation and Innovation towards Healthy, Resilient and Carbon-neutral Cities” was the theme of the 16th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2021), held virtually from October 27 to 29, 2021.
Glasgow Climate Pact agreed at COP26 – but is it enough?
News
Climate change
Publish Date: 15 November 2021
The UN Climate Change negotiations, COP26, have concluded with a global compromise that reflects a delicate balance between the interests and aspirations of nearly 200 Parties involved. But, according to preliminary analyses, it falls short of the decisive breakthrough needed to keep temperature increase to 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era by the end of this century.