The year 2024 marked significant milestones and challenges in the global effort to combat climate change. Annual average temperature figures revealed that 2024 is declared the warmest year on record, likely exceeding the critical threshold of 1.5°C, a key target in climate change action. This escalation in global warming is accompanied by an alarming rise in atmospheric CO2, which now exceeds the pathways set by the IPCC to limit global warming to 1.5°C, intensifying the urgency for immediate climate action. extreme wet weather due to climate change is disrupting and displacing millions, illustrating the tangible impacts of climate change. Another crucial aspect of addressing climate change is the shipping industry's commitment to meeting new climate change targets, emphasizing the need to move beyond conventional fuels. Additionally, the abuse of carbon offsets, natural capital getting mainstream attention, and contaminants widespread in India's groundwater underscore the complex and multifaceted challenges in the global climate arena. Highlighting the US, despite decreased coal-power output, greenhouse gas emissions remained relatively unchanged, reinforcing the need for robust strategies to achieve significant reductions. Moreover, President Trump's re-election and the subsequent executive orders posed a direct challenge to climate regulations and environmental safeguards, signifying potential setbacks for climate action.