The Summer of 2023 was the hottest on record globally, with temperatures well above average, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus. Heatwaves, wildfires, and desert dust have intensified and become more frequent, negatively impacting air quality, human health, and the environment. The average temperature in the Northern Hemisphere was 0.66 degrees Celsius above average, ranking it as the hottest summer on record. The world's oceans also reached record-high temperatures. The UN Secretary-General warned that climate breakdown has begun, and heatwaves are closely linked to air pollution and wildfires.

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