Humanity's damaging impact on the climate is a "statement of fact", say UN scientists in a landmark study.
The report says that ongoing emissions of warming gases could also see a key temperature limit broken in just over a decade.
The authors also show that a rise in sea levels approaching 2m by the end of this century "cannot be ruled out".
But there is new hope that deep cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases could stabilise rising temperatures.
This sober assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) features in a 42-page document known as the Summary for Policymakers.
"Today's IPCC Working Group 1 Report is a code red for humanity," said UN Secretary-General, António Guterres.
"If we combine forces now, we can avert climate catastrophe. But, as today's report makes clear, there is no time for delay and no room for excuses. I count on government leaders and all stakeholders to ensure COP26 is a success."
We have more on what the reports say here and stay with us for analysis from our associates and experts.
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