WMO’s flagship annual report gives details of climate indicators such as temperatures, ocean heat, ocean acidification, sea level rise, sea ice glaciers and extreme weather. It also has a section devoted to impacts on sustainable development, food security, displacement and ecosystems. It includes input from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, climate centre and dozens of experts, as well as a wide range of UN partners.
There will be a press conference with WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas at 10 am CEST, broadcast live on UN Web TV. It will include a video message from the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Guterres and the participation of UN Climate Action envoy and Assistant Secretary-General Selwin Hart. The new WMO report is accompanied by a story map, videos and other digital assets.