2020 will likely be one of three warmest years on record, according to the provisional 2020 WMO State of the Global Climate report. Ocean heat is at record levels. Extreme heat, wildfires and floods, as well as a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, have affected millions of people. Even with pandemic lockdowns slowing economic activity, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases continued to rise.
Governor de Freitas outlines the importance of training young people in the municipalities of Ceará, Brazil, to foster social and professional development and promote ecological awareness in the community.
Storing about 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water, glaciers are among the planet’s most vital ecosystems. Yet, rising temperatures are shrinking them, endangering more than 2 billion people who depend on seasonal meltwater for their livelihoods.
Mayor Trzaskowski explains how informing and consulting residents about new climate measures is key to building a greener and more resilient Warsaw.