Realising Early Warnings for All: Innovation and Technology In Support of Risk-Informed Climate Resilience Policy and Action

Open Resource

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Group on Earth Observations (GEO)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

Arabic

Chinese

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Adaptation & Resilience

Topic 2

Risk Management

Topic 3

Technical Assistance & Project Preparation

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers

Financial Services Providers

Technical Assistance Providers

Project Developers

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Relevant Geography

Global

Open Resource

Resource Description

This joint policy brief by the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), developed as part of the UN Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, explores how climate technology policies and scalable solutions can strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS). It examines technology's role in advancing disaster risk knowledge and offers recommendations for policy and practice.

Why This Matters

The brief supports policymakers in utilising technology to enhance early warning systems and reduce climate-related risks.

Key Insights

Highlights how policies and innovation support early warnings across multilateral processes
Examines technologies including AI, sensors, simulation models, and GIS
Emphasizes the value of capacity building, international cooperation, and Indigenous and traditional knowledge
Provides policy recommendations to guide implementation of fit-for-purpose technologies
Aims to strengthen climate resilience through improved risk data and forecasting systems

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