WMO confirms 2023 breaks global heat record and nears limit
The World Meteorological Organization said the world hit the record books, up 1.45° C. from pre-industrial times.
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The World Meteorological Organization said the world hit the record books, up 1.45° C. from pre-industrial times.
FAO's Food Price Index tracks five commodity groups. Experts say food distribution is a worry even if supplies are plentiful.
Global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.4% this year, down from 2.7% in 2023 and 3% before the pandemic began.
The U.N.'s global humanitarian appeal for itself and 1,900 partners in 2024 already assumes 40% in unmet needs.
Emissions must decrease 42% by 2030 to keep the 1.5° target alive. Instead, they're expected to rise 3% by then.
Heat-trapping greenhouse gases keep collecting in the atmosphere at a record rate, the U.N. weather agency found.
Government plans would blow past limits needed to limit warming to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
The food on our tables often comes with high, unseen costs to our health, environment and society, a new FAO report finds.
Two U.N. reports show more aid for developing nations could reduce the millions of deaths a year from climate shocks.
A first-of-its-kind provision cites an 'urgent need' for nations to address concerns about autonomous weapons systems.
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board urged more trust-building to boost monitoring, accountability and financing.
A new U.N. report finds the number of women and girls living in conflict-affected nations doubled in five years.
The International Energy Agency says it expects a far greater role for solar, wind, and other clean technologies this decade.
By region, the word clouds differ but are similar enough to show the top shared concerns at the U.N. General Assembly.
UNICEF forecasts nearly 96 million children displaced by river flooding, 10.3 million by cyclonic winds, and 7.2 million by storm surges over three decades.
The talks centered on climate, financial services and more cooperation among governments and private partners.