Early Warning Systems (EWS) have become an urgent necessity, not only as technical tools, but as lifesaving climate adaptation measures. Evidence shows that the timely issuance of early warnings can reduce damages by up to 30%, helping to protect lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems, particularly in the most vulnerable communities. Despite their proven positive impacts, more than half of the world’s countries still lack access to Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS). This gap is most pronounced in developing countries – including Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), where disasters have increased fivefold over the past 50 years. While many countries have made progress in preparing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), there is a pressing need to move from planning to implementation, particularly in operationalizing effective and inclusive EWS.
The integration of MHEWS into NAPs and in the NDCs as part of the adaptation components is a crucial step to bridge this gap. More importantly, the establishment and strengthening of MHEWS, as outlined in countries' NAPs and NDCs, support the protection of human lives and the sustainability of infrastructure.
Jointly organized in Partnership with The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center for East and Southern Africa and the Regional Collaboration Center for West and Central Africa(WACA), this webinar will focus on how governments, technical agencies, and partners in Africa can leverage NAPs and NDCs as vehicles for delivering EW4All commitments.
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