Global Climate Change Research Findings

Current Scientific Observations

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2023 report, global surface temperatures have risen by approximately 1.45°C since pre-industrial times. Key findings include:

• Temperature increase: 2023 marked the second-hottest year on record
• Extreme weather: Frequency of Category 4+ hurricanes has increased by 20% since 1980
• Sea level rise: Coastal erosion rates have accelerated by 3-4 times in the last decade

Major Research Areas

Future Research Priorities

Scientists emphasize three critical directions from the 2024 Science Advances special issue:

1. Advanced carbon capture technologies
2. AI-driven climate modeling improvements
3. Global biodiversity monitoring systems

Collaboration Frameworks

The UNFCCC COP28 agreed to establish a Global Climate Data Hub by 2025, integrating research from 147 participating institutions.