e change.
The benefits of multi-hazard Early Warning Systems are considerable. Just 24 hours’ notice of a hazardous event – for example, a flood or fire – can cut the ensuing damage by 30 percent. Countries with substantive-to-comprehensive early warning coverage experience disaster mortality rates eight times lower than countries with limited coverage.
Half of countries worldwide, however, are not protected by multi-hazard Early Warning Systems, nor have protocols and resources in place to deal with climate extremes and hazards.
The new 6-year project will help Antigua and Barbuda, Cambodia, Chad, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, and Somalia to develop their own projects, while also assisting at least 20 other vulnerable countries with technical and financial support from the GCF and Early Warnings for All partners.
WMO Secretary-General Professor Petteri Taalas said, “Floods, fires, heatwaves, and drought have all wreaked devastation with people’s lives and livelihoods in recent weeks. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of these extreme events. It is therefore vital that climate adaptation policies and actions embrace multi-hazard Early Warning Systems to protect people and property.”
IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain said, "Communities most at risk must be warned early – and warning must be followed by action. IFRC’s role in reaching communities with early warnings and preparing them to act is critical to saving lives and livelihoods. This project demonstrates how Early Warning for All can bring together partners to take bigger and more effective actions that benefit everyone, especially communities who need it most."
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said, “When disaster strikes, timely communications are critical to save lives and reduce damage. Within the Early Warnings for All initiative, ITU is focusing on ensuring that communications channels are in place for warnings to swiftly and effectively reach people and communities. We are committed to mobilizing our unique public and private membership to help cover the world with an Early Warning System by the end of 2027.”
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR Mami Mizutori said, “Extreme weather events do not need to become deadly disasters. We need an immediate roll out of early warning systems to protect everyone, everywhere. We will only be safe when everyone is safe.”
The implementing partners will tailor their support based on country needs and focus on enhancing national and community capacities, contributing to the global knowledge base, and developing timely and easily accessible climate information for communities to make practical decisions, such as when to evacuate ahead of a cyclone or flood, or how to mitigate the impact of an impending drought.
The project will closely coordinate with and build on other efforts currently supporting the Early Warnings for All goals, such as the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), a new UN fund co-created by WMO, UNDP and UNEP, that provides support to close today's major weather and climate data gaps.
It will also help link participating countries with international institutions for sustainable financing and technical support.
For more information, please contact:
Dylan Lowthian | Head, Media Relations +1 (646) 673 6350 dylan.lowthian@undp.org
Dan McNorton | +82 32 458 6338 communications@gcfund.orgEND
About the Early Warnings for All initiative
Backed by the UN Secretary-General, the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All) is a groundbreaking effort to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected fro[...]
The benefits of multi-hazard Early Warning Systems are considerable. Just 24 hours’ notice of a hazardous event – for example, a flood or fire – can cut the ensuing damage by 30 percent. Countries with substantive-to-comprehensive early warning coverage experience disaster mortality rates eight times lower than countries with limited coverage.
Half of countries worldwide, however, are not protected by multi-hazard Early Warning Systems, nor have protocols and resources in place to deal with climate extremes and hazards.
The new 6-year project will help Antigua and Barbuda, Cambodia, Chad, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, and Somalia to develop their own projects, while also assisting at least 20 other vulnerable countries with technical and financial support from the GCF and Early Warnings for All partners.
WMO Secretary-General Professor Petteri Taalas said, “Floods, fires, heatwaves, and drought have all wreaked devastation with people’s lives and livelihoods in recent weeks. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of these extreme events. It is therefore vital that climate adaptation policies and actions embrace multi-hazard Early Warning Systems to protect people and property.”
IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain said, "Communities most at risk must be warned early – and warning must be followed by action. IFRC’s role in reaching communities with early warnings and preparing them to act is critical to saving lives and livelihoods. This project demonstrates how Early Warning for All can bring together partners to take bigger and more effective actions that benefit everyone, especially communities who need it most."
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said, “When disaster strikes, timely communications are critical to save lives and reduce damage. Within the Early Warnings for All initiative, ITU is focusing on ensuring that communications channels are in place for warnings to swiftly and effectively reach people and communities. We are committed to mobilizing our unique public and private membership to help cover the world with an Early Warning System by the end of 2027.”
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR Mami Mizutori said, “Extreme weather events do not need to become deadly disasters. We need an immediate roll out of early warning systems to protect everyone, everywhere. We will only be safe when everyone is safe.”
The implementing partners will tailor their support based on country needs and focus on enhancing national and community capacities, contributing to the global knowledge base, and developing timely and easily accessible climate information for communities to make practical decisions, such as when to evacuate ahead of a cyclone or flood, or how to mitigate the impact of an impending drought.
The project will closely coordinate with and build on other efforts currently supporting the Early Warnings for All goals, such as the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), a new UN fund co-created by WMO, UNDP and UNEP, that provides support to close today's major weather and climate data gaps.
It will also help link participating countries with international institutions for sustainable financing and technical support.
For more information, please contact:
Dylan Lowthian | Head, Media Relations +1 (646) 673 6350 dylan.lowthian@undp.org
Dan McNorton | +82 32 458 6338 communications@gcfund.orgEND
About the Early Warnings for All initiative
Backed by the UN Secretary-General, the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All) is a groundbreaking effort to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected fro[...]
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m hazardous weather, water, or climate events through life-saving early warning systems by the end of 2027.
An Executive Action Plan for the EW4All initiative was launched at COP27 focused on mobilizing investments of $3.1 billion over five years to strengthen disaster risk knowledge and management, observation and forecasting, dissemination and communication of warnings, and preparedness and response capabilities. As part of the plan, 30 countries have been prioritized for accelerated implementation of the EW4All initiative for 2023.
UNDP (along with FAO, OCHA, UNEP, UNESCO, IFRC, and WFP) is an implementing partner of the EW4All initiative through its existing projects and programmes on the ground.
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An Executive Action Plan for the EW4All initiative was launched at COP27 focused on mobilizing investments of $3.1 billion over five years to strengthen disaster risk knowledge and management, observation and forecasting, dissemination and communication of warnings, and preparedness and response capabilities. As part of the plan, 30 countries have been prioritized for accelerated implementation of the EW4All initiative for 2023.
UNDP (along with FAO, OCHA, UNEP, UNESCO, IFRC, and WFP) is an implementing partner of the EW4All initiative through its existing projects and programmes on the ground.
About UNDP
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org
About the GCF
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world’s largest dedicated climate fund. GCF’s mandate is to foster a paradigm shift towards low emission, climate resilient development pathways in developing countries. GCF has a portfolio of projects and programmes across more than 100 countries. It also has a readiness support programme to build capacity and help countries develop long-term plans to fight climate change. GCF is an operating entity of the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement, supporting the goal of keeping average global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius.
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RT @StopCorpAbuse: BREAKING: Our new investigation with @GuardianUS reveals nearly 80% of the top 50 voluntary carbon credit projects are likely junk.
And instead of addressing the climate crisis, these offsets may fuel further emissions and cause harm. #FalseSolutions theguardian.com/environment/…
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Can rain trigger a volcanic eruption? 🌧️🌋
This might sound weird, but it seems like it can!
Using @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1, scientists discovered that a period of heavy rainfall may have triggered the four month-long eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano back in 2018.
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This might sound weird, but it seems like it can!
Using @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1, scientists discovered that a period of heavy rainfall may have triggered the four month-long eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano back in 2018.
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Through carefully targeted efforts to conserve 30% of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems and restore 15% of converted landscapes by 2030 could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 3 gigatons/year. 🌎🌱
Learn more about this in our report ➡️ tinyurl.com/3w5nxyy3
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RT @msimire: Credibility is key for policies to achieve net zero targets – Study environewsnigeria.com/credib… via @environewsng @ResourcesFuture @IMFNews @PIK_Climate @UNFCCC @COP28_UAE @NetZeroWatch @NCCCNigeria @DrSalisuDahiru @FMEnvCCNG
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RT @FFF_Stockholm: Regeringens budget är, som alla tidigare, en katastrof. Det är därför ingen överraskning, men det är ändå ett stort svek. Klimatkrisen är här och nu och måste behandlas som en kris.
Kom till klimatstrejken nu på fredag, Mynttorget kl 12, för att kräva förändring! #ClimateStrike
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Kom till klimatstrejken nu på fredag, Mynttorget kl 12, för att kräva förändring! #ClimateStrike
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The Planetary Guardians will carry out an annual Earth 'health-check', with science by PIK & other institutions. They will use their findings to raise awareness about safeguarding the Earth. @SylviaEarle @hindououmar @xiyebastida @JaneGoodallInst @NaokoIshiiTokyo @JuanManSantos
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We are honoured to launch the Planetary Guardians initiative – working with scientists and partners to unite leaders from across the globe and across generations with a mission to elevate the Planetary Boundaries science planetaryguardians.org/
📸: Christopher Farber - Planetary Guardians Potsdam Institute
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“The #ClimateAmbitionSummit convened by the Secretary-General @antonioguterres is a critical moment to prepare for a COP that delivers strong and concrete outcomes.”
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary @simonstiell
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"The #ClimateAmbitionSummit convened by the Secretary-General is a critical moment to prepare for a COP that delivers strong and concrete outcomes", writes @simonstiell, Executive Secretary, @unfccc. #ClimateAction #UNGA78
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RT @UNDP_Bhutan: Bhutan begins implementation of new $8.9m water project with Inception Workshop. Supported by @UNDP #Bhutan @theGEF & with additional $25m in co-financing from Royal Govt 🇧🇹, the project will address water shortage & declining water quality, twin trends driven by #ClimateCrisis.
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⚠️#AirPollution is increasingly impacting our babies’ health
A study from @SfEP focuses on PM2.5, which are small particles present in polluted air, showing that in 2019, 1/5th of 🌍 neonatal disorders have been linked to air pollution: europa.eu/!m9pPmB #BeatAirPollution
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RT @UNDP: +3 billion people live in places that are very vulnerable to the climate crisis.
Discover the 💚 of #ClimateAction at our #DearWorldLeaders exhibit at the @UN for #UNGA which brings the individual stories of these people to the attention of world leaders. go.undp.org/2S2q
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Discover the 💚 of #ClimateAction at our #DearWorldLeaders exhibit at the @UN for #UNGA which brings the individual stories of these people to the attention of world leaders. go.undp.org/2S2q
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Finding balance in a greener world 🌍🌿
Dive into this article about into the symbiotic relationship between sustainability and mental health:
Via @EarthOrg earth.org/exploring-the-link…
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RT @FAONewYork: Today, a mural created by Carlos Alberto was unveiled at the Javits Center.
Curated by @StreetArtMkind, in collab. w @UNEP & @FAO, the artwork aims to spark dialogue on the UN Decade on #EcosystemRestoration. decadeonrestoration.org #EcosystemRestorationMurals #ClimateWeek
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RT @UNEP: The solution is clear: to keep the planet liveable, every country and sector must fast-track their #ClimateAction efforts. No more excuses. No more delays.
Follow the actions at the @UN Climate Ambition Summit:
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RT @WorldResources: The outcome of #COP28 relies on governments' ability to embrace bold new commitments outlined in response to the #GlobalStocktake, guiding humanity away from our current path of destruction.
Learn more from @WRIClimate▶️ bit.ly/42AIkhX
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RT @AniDasguptaWRI: It was wonderful to speak alongside @SongweVera and @BertrandBadre on why finance for climate change isn't flowing at speed and scale.
We must meet the political commitments to get the world to a place where we can thrive, our children can thrive, and nature can thrive.
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Climate misinformation goes beyond false information online.
It delays action, affects lives, and casts doubt on solutions.
That's why tackling climate #misinformation matters and why you should join this #SDGLive discussion.
⏰ 12 pm EDT/UTC+4 #UNGA #ClimateAction
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That's why tackling climate #misinformation matters and why you should join this #SDGLive discussion.
⏰ 12 pm EDT/UTC+4 #UNGA #ClimateAction
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