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losses witnessed in many countries is because disaster risk reduction is not mainstreamed into development planning and there is inadequate investment in early warning systems.
An effective early warning mechanism could prevent or reduce the risk of a disaster occurring and minimize its impacts. As a result, recovery processes are cheaper and quicker, further contributing to resilience.
The Early Warnings for All in Africa Action Plan is fully aligned with Agenda 2063, ‘The Africa we want’, and the Africa Climate Change Strategy. It supports the 2030 global agenda, notably the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Africa views better monitoring and understanding of the climate as a springboard for climate-informed decision-making, development planning, and actual climate action. The continent has made attainment of “environmental sustainability and climate resilient economies and communities” a Goal of “The Africa We Want” by 2063,” said H.E. Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia SACKO Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment African Union Commission.
Four Pillars
The Early Warnings for All in Africa Action Plan – like the global initiative – has four foundational Pillars, coordinated through the support of the political leadership. For each pillar, a proposed scenario for what success looks like, required actions and proposed activities has been developed as well as implementation strategies and coordination considering from regional to national levels.
Disaster Risk Knowledge and Management: This pillar is led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, with support from WMO.
It aims to collect data and undertake risk assessments to increase knowledge of hazards and vulnerabilities and trend. By improving disaster risk knowledge, Africa can better understand and manage its vulnerabilities, reduce the impact of disasters, and build resilience within communities in order to better manage disaster risks.
It encompasses the following aspects: Risk Identification and Assessment; Data Collection and Analysis; Community Engagement and Education; and Knowledge Sharing and Partnerships. This requires a multi-faceted approach that combines scientific advancements, community participation, and regional collaboration to create a safer and more prepared Africa.
Observations, monitoring, and forecasting: WMO leads this pillar, with support from UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
It focusses on improving the monitoring and observation of various climate and weather-related parameters. This involves deploying modern sensor technologies, use of satellite imagery, weather stations, and other data collection tools to gather real-time and accurate information.
It seeks to address critical gaps in observational coverage, data transmission and sharing, utilization of data and products from Global Producing Centres (GPC) and space earth monitoring systems, and the production of value-added products such as impact-based forecasts.
To effectively utilize the collected data, the initiative emphasizes the capacity building of meteorological and hydrological agencies. This includes training meteorologists, technicians, and relevant stakeholders in advanced forecasting techniques, data interpretation, and dissemination of climate information and services to different socio-economic sectors.
Dissemination and Communication: This pillar is led by the International Telecommunications Union, with support from the International Federation of Rec Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) , UNDP, and WMO. One of the key aspects of the initiative is to establish robust and reliable communication channels for disseminating early warning information.
It involves leveraging digital technology, such as mobile networks, apps, and social media platfor[...]
An effective early warning mechanism could prevent or reduce the risk of a disaster occurring and minimize its impacts. As a result, recovery processes are cheaper and quicker, further contributing to resilience.
The Early Warnings for All in Africa Action Plan is fully aligned with Agenda 2063, ‘The Africa we want’, and the Africa Climate Change Strategy. It supports the 2030 global agenda, notably the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Africa views better monitoring and understanding of the climate as a springboard for climate-informed decision-making, development planning, and actual climate action. The continent has made attainment of “environmental sustainability and climate resilient economies and communities” a Goal of “The Africa We Want” by 2063,” said H.E. Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia SACKO Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment African Union Commission.
Four Pillars
The Early Warnings for All in Africa Action Plan – like the global initiative – has four foundational Pillars, coordinated through the support of the political leadership. For each pillar, a proposed scenario for what success looks like, required actions and proposed activities has been developed as well as implementation strategies and coordination considering from regional to national levels.
Disaster Risk Knowledge and Management: This pillar is led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, with support from WMO.
It aims to collect data and undertake risk assessments to increase knowledge of hazards and vulnerabilities and trend. By improving disaster risk knowledge, Africa can better understand and manage its vulnerabilities, reduce the impact of disasters, and build resilience within communities in order to better manage disaster risks.
It encompasses the following aspects: Risk Identification and Assessment; Data Collection and Analysis; Community Engagement and Education; and Knowledge Sharing and Partnerships. This requires a multi-faceted approach that combines scientific advancements, community participation, and regional collaboration to create a safer and more prepared Africa.
Observations, monitoring, and forecasting: WMO leads this pillar, with support from UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
It focusses on improving the monitoring and observation of various climate and weather-related parameters. This involves deploying modern sensor technologies, use of satellite imagery, weather stations, and other data collection tools to gather real-time and accurate information.
It seeks to address critical gaps in observational coverage, data transmission and sharing, utilization of data and products from Global Producing Centres (GPC) and space earth monitoring systems, and the production of value-added products such as impact-based forecasts.
To effectively utilize the collected data, the initiative emphasizes the capacity building of meteorological and hydrological agencies. This includes training meteorologists, technicians, and relevant stakeholders in advanced forecasting techniques, data interpretation, and dissemination of climate information and services to different socio-economic sectors.
Dissemination and Communication: This pillar is led by the International Telecommunications Union, with support from the International Federation of Rec Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) , UNDP, and WMO. One of the key aspects of the initiative is to establish robust and reliable communication channels for disseminating early warning information.
It involves leveraging digital technology, such as mobile networks, apps, and social media platfor[...]
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losses witnessed in many countries is because disaster risk reduction is not mainstreamed into development planning and there is inadequate investment in early warning systems. An effective early warning mechanism could prevent or reduce the risk of a disaster…
ms, to reach a wider audience and ensure the delivery of warnings in a timely manner.
Preparedness and Response Capabilities: IFRC leads this pillar, and with support from Risk Informed Early Action Partnership (REAP), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Food Programme (WFP).
Recognizing the importance of community involvement in disaster risk reduction, the initiative supports the active participation of local communities in early warning systems. This includes educating communities about the risks they face, training them on response and evacuation procedures, and integrating their indigenous knowledge into the systems.
Governance and Coordination: The African Union Commission (AUC) provides political leadership in the implementation of Early Warnings for All on the continent, supporting WMO and UNDRR who are co-leading the implementation.
Establishing an effective governance and coordination mechanism for early warning systems in Africa is crucial to ensure the timely and coordinated dissemination of critical information to at-risk populations.
The initiative would strengthen regional cooperation by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among African countries, regional organizations, and international partners, promoting a coordinated and harmonized approach to early warning systems in the continent. This is vital given the transboundary nature of many hazards.
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Africa is vulnerable to droughts, floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves
Only 40% of the African population has access to early warning systems
Early Warnings plan for Africa seeks to improve accuracy, accessibility and action
Action plan is tailored to continent’s challenges, strengths and institutional arrangements
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Preparedness and Response Capabilities: IFRC leads this pillar, and with support from Risk Informed Early Action Partnership (REAP), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Food Programme (WFP).
Recognizing the importance of community involvement in disaster risk reduction, the initiative supports the active participation of local communities in early warning systems. This includes educating communities about the risks they face, training them on response and evacuation procedures, and integrating their indigenous knowledge into the systems.
Governance and Coordination: The African Union Commission (AUC) provides political leadership in the implementation of Early Warnings for All on the continent, supporting WMO and UNDRR who are co-leading the implementation.
Establishing an effective governance and coordination mechanism for early warning systems in Africa is crucial to ensure the timely and coordinated dissemination of critical information to at-risk populations.
The initiative would strengthen regional cooperation by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among African countries, regional organizations, and international partners, promoting a coordinated and harmonized approach to early warning systems in the continent. This is vital given the transboundary nature of many hazards.
The World Meteorological Organization is the United Nations System’s authoritative voice on Weather, Climate and Water
For further information contact:
Clare Nullis, WMO media officer, cnullis@wmo.int or media@wmo.int. Tel 41-79-709 13 97
Language
English
Featured Media
new Early Warnings for All Action Plan for Africa
Type of news
Press Release
Publish Date
Monday, September 4, 2023 - 10:45
Tags
Africa
Press Release Number
04092023-2
Headline
Africa is vulnerable to droughts, floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves
Only 40% of the African population has access to early warning systems
Early Warnings plan for Africa seeks to improve accuracy, accessibility and action
Action plan is tailored to continent’s challenges, strengths and institutional arrangements
Editorial Section
CPA
Contact
MDebray
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- At least 3,500 harmful invasive species recorded in every region on Earth spread by human activity, says @IPBES report
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💀 IAS key in 60% of plant and animal extinctions
💵 >$423 billion global annual costs
📈 200 new alien species recorded each year
BUT there are effective tools for almost every situation!
👉 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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💀 IAS key in 60% of plant and animal extinctions
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📈 200 new alien species recorded each year
BUT there are effective tools for almost every situation!
👉 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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On September 29, we take its future in our hands! oceans-and-fisheries.ec.euro…
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RT @Secretariat_IAS: NEW @IPBES Report on #InvasiveAlienSpecies is out👏
🦞It is an important milestone providing necessary evidence to inform decisions and actions in the fight against IAS
🇧🇪It supports the many collaborative efforts made in Belgium against IAS ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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