Supplement to the State of the Global Climate 2024: State of Climate Services

This supplementary material complements the State of the Global Climate 2024 Report by examining and documenting the climate service capacities of WMO Members to cope with and mitigate the impacts of climate variability and climate change.

It assesses climate service capacity gaps and needs, particularly those relating to supporting adaptation and mitigation efforts (for additional information, please refer to the 2024 State of Climate Services report).

Climate services are essential to help countries, stakeholders, and communities make informed climate-smart

decisions based on the best available scientific data, information, and knowledge.

They greatly contribute to effective early warning services and serve as a bridge between climate knowledge and action, ensuring that adaptation and mitigation strategies are not only responsive but also data-driven.

Climate services empower nations to prepare, adapt, and build resilience against climate variability and climate change impacts.