2024 has been confirmed as the world's hottest year on record,
The European Copernicus climate service reported that the global average temperature is approximately 1.6C above pre-industrial levels.
This surge in temperature has been attributed mainly to human emissions of greenhouse gases.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for countries to make significant emissions cuts by 2025 to avert further climate crises.
Experts remain uncertain whether recent temperature spikes indicate a permanent trend or are part of natural variability, emphasizing the need for immediate climate action.