State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022

The State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 report shows how climate change is triggering a vicious cycle of events, with spiralling impacts on countries and local communities. Thus, for instance, prolonged drought led to a drop in hydroelectricity production in large parts of South America, prompting an upsurge in demand for fossil fuels in a region with major untapped potential for renewable energy. 

The WMO State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022, is the third edition of climate reports published annually for this region and has involved National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), WMO Regional Climate Centres (RCCs), and several research institutions, as well as United Nations agencies, international and regional organizations. The report provides the status of key climate indicators and latest data and information on impacts, risks and policy from United Nations agencies. It addresses specific physical science, socio-economic and policy aspects that are relevant to LAC and responds to Members needs in the fields of climate monitoring, climate change and climate services.