WMO Warns of 70% Chance Global Temperatures Will Exceed 1.5°C Limit by 2029
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Report Title | Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029) by WMO |
| Key Warning | 70% chance global temperatures exceed 1.5°C limit (2025-2029) |
| Paris Agreement Limit | 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) to avoid severe impacts |
| Projected Range | 1.2°C to 1.9°C average rise (2025-2029) |
| Record-Breaking Chance | 80% chance at least one year (2025-2029) breaks 2024's heat record |
| NDC Status | 180 out of 195 UN countries haven't submitted 2031-2035 climate plans |
| 2°C Risk | 1% chance a year before 2030 exceeds 2°C limit |
| Arctic Warming | 2.4°C rise in winter (2025-2029) compared to recent average |
| South Asia Monsoon | Wetter-than-average trend expected, but not all monsoons may follow |
| Key Figures | WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett emphasized monitoring urgency |