WMO Climate Update: Projected Global Temperature Rise (2025–2029)
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its latest "Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update," offering a critical look at Earth’s atmospheric trajectory over the next five years.
Critical Temperature Projections
A primary concern detailed in the report is the accelerating shift in global surface temperatures. For the period spanning 2025–2029, the WMO predicts a significant departure from historical norms.
Key Finding: The Earth's average temperature is projected to rise between 1.2°C and 1.9°C above pre-industrial levels (the baseline period of 1850–1900).
Why This Matters
This data serves as a vital indicator for international climate policy. By highlighting these near-term variations, the WMO emphasizes the narrow window available for monitoring and responding to global warming trends.
- Baseline: 1850–1900 (Pre-industrial era)
- Forecast Window: 2025–2029
- Expected Increase: 1.2°C – 1.9°C
Important Questions from Climate Change & Global Warming
- Consider the following evidences that supports the theory of gradual rise in air temperature and consequent global warming.
A. Warming of ocean water at global level
B. Temperature records
C. Rise in sea levels
D. Freezing of mountain glacier and melting of continental glaciers.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : The increasing order of greenhouse gases in terms of the amount of extra warming they produce in earth's atmosphere is:
A. CO$_2$
B. CH$_4$
C. N$_2$O
D. CFCs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:It is reported that there is an ongoing decrease in the pH value of ocean water because of global warming. It happens due to:
Which one among the following substances is NOT a 'green house' gas ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I (Climate Conference) List II (Country) A. COP-26 1. Egypt B. COP-27 2. Azerbaijan C. COP-28 3. United Kingdom D. COP-29 4. UAE
