According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2023 is on track to be the warmest year recorded, with global temperatures reaching 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels. This trend signals that 2024 will likely surpass this record, exceeding the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement. The alarming rise in temperatures, reflected in data from the ERA5 dataset, underscores the urgency for global leaders to act at the upcoming UN climate talks, COP29 in Azerbaijan. Experts warn that immediate action is needed to mitigate climate-related disasters and prepare for severe impacts.