European State of the Climate report (ESOTC 2024)

The latest European State of the Climate report illustrates clearly the impact of climate change in Europe and the Arctic. In 2024, Europe was the fastest-warming continent, with a clear climate divide – eastern parts suffered from extreme heat and drought, while western parts were extremely hot and humid. At the same time, it experienced the most widespread flooding since 2013.

The report also records a few positive developments: European cities are becoming more resilient to climate change, and in 2024, a record proportion of electricity was generated by renewables, at 45%.

The report, compiled by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, presents extensive data on last year’s climate conditions in Europe and the Arctic.

For More Information: https://climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024