State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2022

18 de agosto de 2023

Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unraveling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific. Sea level rise threatens the future of low-lying islands whilst increasing ocean heat and acidification harms vital and vulnerable marine ecosystems, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

The State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2022 report provides a snapshot of climate indicators including temperatures, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification, and extreme weather events in 2022. It also highlights the socio-economic risks and impacts on key sectors like agriculture.

The report, along with an interactive story map, is one of a series of five regional reports and a global report from WMO providing the latest climate insights to inform decision-making.

The three-year-long La Niña event had a clear influence on temperatures in 2022. But despite its temporary cooling influence, it was still a warm year for the region. The mean temperature in 2022 was 0.2 °C to 0.3 °C higher than during the last strong La Niña event in 2011.

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The State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2022 - English - August 2023

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  • Sea level rise increases more than global average
  • Ocean heat and acidification threatens ecosystems and way of life
  • Glacier ice thickness in the western part of the Indonesian island of New Guinea shows a big reduction
  • La Niña marked only a temporary brake on rising temperature
  • Agriculture especially vulnerable to climate impacts
  • Early Warnings must reach everyone