Climate
WMO: Africa was 0.86°C above average in 2024
Annual surface temperature exceeded the 1991–2020 average by about 0.86°C. North Africa’s anomaly was 1.28°C.
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WMO: Asia was 1.04°C above average in 2024
Asia’s mean temperature was about 1.04°C above 1991–2020. Record ranking varies by dataset.
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WMO: about one third of services were at essential level
About one third of meteorological and hydrological services provided essential climate services in 2024; a similar share was advanced or full.
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UNEP: adaptation finance reached $28bn in 2022
International public flows rose from $22bn in 2021 to $28bn. The annual finance gap was estimated at $187–359bn.
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EWEC forecasts a reduction of more than 45% in Abu Dhabi power and water emissions by 2035
The utility’s long-term plan projects lower emissions despite rising electricity demand; its solar, battery and reverse-osmosis targets are not completed outcomes.
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Qatar and Jordan agree to sign climate cooperation memorandum
Natural-resource management and climate finance are priorities.
Energy
Jordan and Syria prepare water-scarcity and climate cooperation
Ministers discuss adaptation and environmental monitoring.
Energy
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions rise 0.3% quarter-on-quarter
The first-quarter estimate reached 837 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Finance
Climate finance discussion highlights resilient energy networks
The Istanbul summit addressed adaptation investment and long-term financing needs.