2024 was the warmest year on record in Europe, with significant differences in climate conditions between the east and the west. The European Climate Report climate change (ESOTC) 2024 , jointly published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), offers a unique look at Europe's climate over the past year, going beyond temperatures to look at a wide range of variables and themes.

Since the publication of the first edition in 2018, the flagship ESOTC report has evolved into a rich source of data and information with a strong visual focus. For the first time, this eighth edition includes: ""Graphic Gallery", in which has gathered around 130 maps to paint a comprehensive picture of Europe's climate. The summary report is also rich in images and includes a series of additional infographics.  (More on climate.copernicus.eu)