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Oceans
Oceans
When it comes to the weather and climate, most of us think only about what is happening in the atmosphere. If we ignore the ocean, however, we miss a big piece of the picture: covering some 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is a major driver of the world’s weather and climate.
2020 was one of three warmest years on record
Press Release
El Niño / La Niña, Climate change
Publish Date: 15 January 2021
Geneva, 14 January 2021 - The year 2020 was one of the three warmest on record, and rivalled 2016 for the top spot, according to a consolidation of five leading international datasets by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A naturally occurring cooling climate phenomenon, La Niña, put a brake on the heat only at the very end of the year.
FAQs - El Niño/La Niña
El Niño / La Niña
Find out how and why El Niño and La Niña events occur and other frequently asked questions.
FAQs - Water
Water, Oceans, Floods, Drought
Frequently asked questions relating to hydrological and water resources.
FAQs - Climate
Climate, Climate change, El Niño / La Niña
Frequently asked questions relating to climate issues.
Water
Water, Oceans, Floods, Drought
Water stress, water-related hazards and water quality pose increasing challenges to modern society. And yet, the capacity to monitor and manage this vital resource is fragmented and inadequate. Billions of people around the world also feel the impact of climate change through water.
Services
Disaster risk reduction, Water, Oceans
Weather, climate and water impact on agriculture and fisheries, energy, transport, health, insurance, sports, tourism and many more socio-economic sectors. WMO promotes the application of meteorological, climatological, hydrological and oceanographic information in all human activities.
2020 closes a decade of exceptional heat
News
Climate, Climate change, El Niño / La Niña
Publish Date: 24 December 2020
As 2020 draws to an end, it closes the warmest decade (2011-2020) on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This year remains on track to be one of the three warmest on record, and may even rival 2016 as the warmest on record. The six warmest years have all been since 2015.
WMO steps up action on La Niña
News
El Niño / La Niña, Climate, Pacific, Asia, South America, Caribbean
Publish Date: 23 December 2020
The World Meteorological Organization has strengthened its support to governments, the United Nations, and stakeholders in climate sensitive sectors to mobilize preparations and minimize impacts of La Niña.
Arctic Report Card confirms climate change disruption
News
Polar, Arctic, Climate change, Oceans
Publish Date: 10 December 2020
Climate change continues to disrupt the Arctic, with the second-highest air temperatures and second-lowest summer sea ice driving a cascade of impacts, including the loss of snow and extraordinary wildfires in northern Russia in 2020.