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Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)
The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) is co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (IOC-UNESCO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), and the International Science Council
State of the Global Climate 2023
The State of the Global Climate 2023 report shows that records were once again broken, and in some cases smashed, for greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ocean heat and acidification, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice cover and glacier retreat.
State of the Climate in Africa 2024
The World Meteorological Organization''s latest State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report reveals that extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement across Africa, impacting every facet of socio-economic development. 2024 ranked as one of the warmest years on record, with unprecedented sea-surface temperatures and
Debt-Climate Finance: Why Developing Nations Need
Debt & climate association For several of the most vulnerable countries, the costs of addressing climate change, as reported by them, amount to costs of damages for isolated climate-induced
Haiti''s Unfinished Struggle: The Lingering Impact
Climate change further exacerbates these vulnerabilities, as Haiti is highly susceptible to the effects of rising sea levels, deforestation, and soil erosion. These environmental challenges not only threaten the physical
Consultant for Strengthening Risk Knowledge in Haiti at The
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is supporting Haiti in enhancing its disaster risk governance, particularly focusing on establishing an effective, inclusive, and
Haiti solar energy Revolution: 5 Powerful Solutions for Change
By reducing the country''s reliance on fossil fuels, Haiti is contributing to the global fight against climate change. The shift to renewable energy is helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
Climate change
Climate change is the term used to describe changes in the state of the climate that can be identified by changes in the average and/or the variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer.
State of the Climate in Asia 2024
The World Meteorological Organization''s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on record, with widespread and prolonged
PAHO Director and CARICOM Secretary-General sign 2025
Climate change is accelerating, with 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record—1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Meanwhile, debt burdens are worsening: in 2023, low- and middle
Consultant for Strengthening Risk Knowledge in Haiti at the
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is supporting Haiti in enhancing its disaster risk governance, particularly focusing on establishing an effective, inclusive, and
State of the Global Climate 2024
Climate driver – El Niño–Southern Oscillation KEY MESSAGES The strong 2023/2024 El Niño followed three consecutive years of La Niña from late 2020 to early 2023. El Niño conditions were established by mid-2023, became strong by the end of 2023 and dissipated by the second quarter of 2024.
Venezuela And Haiti, The Countries Most Vulnerable To Climate Change
In the case of the countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region, eight have entered what experts call the "high-risk zone," being among the 30% most vulnerable. Venezuela and Haiti
Venezuela and Haiti, the countries most vulnerable to climate change
Venezuela and Haiti, the countries most vulnerable to climate change and with the fewest resources to adapt Eight countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are in the ''red zone,''
State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2024
The World Meteorological Organization''s State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2024 report warns that unprecedented ocean warming, sea level rise, and extreme weather are endangering lives, ecosystems, and economies across the region—especially in coastal and island communities. 2024 saw record sea-surface temperatures and near-record
