Without stringent emissions cuts the world is ‘most probably’ already within the period defined in the Paris accord

Although the climate goals set by the Paris Agreement are based on the long-term average temperature, one year of high temperatures might be a sign that the 1.5°C threshold has already been reached

Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to systems supporting life on our planet.

Paris Agreement aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, in 2024, Earth’s temperatures exceeded that threshold.

Year above 1.5C suggests world is reaching long term warming threshold – studies - The Paris climate treaty commits to curbing warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, but 2024 exceeded that for first time.