Yes, in 2024, global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, making it the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the average global surface temperature was 1.6°C higher than the pre-industrial baseline.

It’s important to note that the Paris Agreement’s target of limiting warming to 1.5°C refers to a long-term average, not a single-year measurement. Therefore, while 2024’s temperature is concerning, it doesn’t mean the Paris Agreement’s threshold has been permanently surpassed. However, this milestone underscores the urgency for decisive action to mitigate climate change and its associated impacts.