A concerning report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted an extraordinary increase in temperatures anticipated for 2024, stemming from record levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

On the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), "The Earth Call" interviewed Celeste Saulo, the WMO Secretary-General, to discuss the implications of this report.

Saulo said, "Hope is the last thing we can lose, so as scientists, we must provide the latest information."

She added, "We are also obligated to explore the opportunities available to us so that we can respond effectively; this is what we need to emphasize."

"The data is indeed concerning, but there are windows of opportunity, and that is our message: we must take action now," she stressed.

Regarding the impact on coastal cities, Saulo noted, "Based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and the WMO's findings, ongoing monitoring of sea level rise indicates that it is accelerating."

She explained that the sea level rise rate is increasing, which will directly affect coastal areas.

"According to various scenarios and projections, we can expect a rise of one meter above current levels by 2100," the WMO Secretary-General stated.

"I believe all decision-makers need to adapt to these projected scenarios and take the necessary actions," she concluded.