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6、in WMO publications with named authors are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect those of WMO or its Members.iContentsKey messages.iiForeword.iiiPreface.ivGlobal climate context.1Regional climate.2Temperature.2Precipitation.5Sea level.7Major drivers of climate variability affecti