We’re in uncharted territory for the world’s climate, UN says

Report sets out heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and floods that have wreaked havoc this year

The climate crisis has driven the planet into uncharted territory", with far-reaching repercussions for today's and future generations, according to the UN World Meteorological Organization. It said the Cop26 summit was a make-or-break opportunity to put us back on track".

The WMO's State of the Global Climate report shows that the last seven years have been the hottest seven years on record, and that accelerating sea level rise hit new heights in 2021. It also sets out the heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and floods that have wreaked havoc across the planet this year and is intended to inform Cop26 negotiations.