The global slowdown from the COVID-19 pandemic has not curbed rising levels of greenhouse gases, said the World Meteorological Organization in releasing its latest WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. Carbon dioxide levels have pushed passed another record threshold, after rising in 2019 at a rate faster than the average for the last 10 years.
Selwin Hart, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Climate Action, shares insights on the objectives of this year’s Climate Summit and assesses global progress ahead of COP30.
The ozone layer is healing thanks to the Montreal Protocol, which phased out most harmful chemicals. Full recovery is expected by mid-century, if vigilance continues against illegal emissions, stockpiles and rising threats like nitrous oxide.
At World Water Week in Stockholm, experts highlighted historic progress in drought preparedness, and called for turning knowledge and expertise into resilience for all. Here are five key takeaways.