World Meteorological Organization

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency focused on weather and climate, is newsworthy due to its recent alarming reports on the state of the global climate. The WMO's annual State of the Global Climate report confirms that the period between 2015 and 2025 was the hottest eleven-year period on record, with 2025 seeing record levels of heat trapped by the Earth. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the Earth is being pushed beyond its limits, with key climate indicators flashing red. The WMO highlights the destabilizing effects of fossil fuel dependence on both the climate and global security. Furthermore, the WMO is expected to release an update on the potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon in 2026, which could further exacerbate global warming, making the WMO's assessments crucial for understanding and addressing the climate crisis.