Source: United Nations (video statements)
The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Global Climate Update 2025 confirms what scientists have feared: the past eleven years are the warmest ever recorded, with 2025 likely ranking second or third hottest. From record-low polar ice to escalating ocean heat and widespread climate shocks, the report paints a stark picture — but also highlights growing global capacity for early warning and climate services. Released ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this evidence-based update anchors negotiations in science and calls for urgent, collective action to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.