In the United in Science report, the World Meteorological Organisation says that only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track,which requires a systematic examination of the impact of climate change and extreme weather on the goals. This illustrates how weather, climate and water-related sciences can advance aims such as food and water security, clean energy, better health, sustainable oceans and resilient cities.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres notes that, halfway to the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), "the world is woefully off-track".

Read a great analysis of the effects of climate change on each of the SDGs HERE.