An Exceptional State of the Climate in 2023: Everything you need to know

This event will update the science and facts derived from the recently launched Provisional State of the Climate 2023 report, providing preliminary results of 2023 on the status of headline climate indicators and high-impact events. The subsequent panel discussion will provide some context to the findings, exploring more local-level impacts, as well as solutions and areas for hope.  

Programme

Opening remarks:

• Mr. Chris Hewitt, Director of Climate Services Branch, WMO

Keynote: State of the Climate 2023: 

• Mr. John Kennedy, State of the Climate Lead Author, WMO

Panel Discussion: 

• Ms. Catherine Stewart, Ambassador for Climate Change Canada
• Mr. Kaveh Zahedi, Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, FAO
• Mr. Chris Hewitt, Director of Climate Services Branch, WMO
• Mr. John Kennedy, State of the Climate Lead Author, WMO