In a significant move towards enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience, Liberia has become the first West African nation to launch the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. The launch event, held over two days, saw participation from key stakeholders, including Ansu V. S. Dulleh, Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency. Dulleh highlighted the need for inclusive and equitable early warning systems that account for diverse vulnerabilities, such as gender, age, and disability.
Upcoming Events
RA V TCC-22 with EW4All & WRP Programme
Date: July 30 – August 2, 2024
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Workshop & Study Tour on CAP & CB
Date: August 1-2, 2024
Location: New Delhi, India
Mozambique National EW4All Roadmap Launch
Date: August 21-22, 2024
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Solomon Islands EW4All Workshop
Date: August 21-23, 2024
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
South Africa EW4All Workshop
Date: August 26-29, 2024
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
ASEAN Weather-Ready Forum
Date: September 4-6, 2024
Location: Singapore
Regional Developments
Africa: A workshop in Seychelles launched the Southwest Indian Ocean Early Warning System for Flood and Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS), aiming to bolster resilience against extreme weather events. Representatives from Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles participated, setting action priorities for the next three years.
Ghana: The nation has committed to launching EW4All in October 2024, supported by various stakeholders including the Ghana Meteorological Agency and the National Disaster Management Organization.
Asia & Pacific: The 5th Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction in Roorkee, India, emphasized leveraging science and technology to strengthen early warning systems. In Tonga, a national workshop resulted in a draft roadmap to implement the country’s multi-hazard early warning systems policy.
Americas & the Caribbean: Ecuador hosted a successful national workshop to launch EW4All, while the region’s Issue-Based Coalition on Climate Change and Resilience held a webinar on La Niña’s impacts, drawing over 1600 participants.
Somalia: A technical workshop in Nairobi focused on improving Somalia’s disaster early warning system, emphasizing the role of women in disaster risk reduction.
Maldives: A workshop in Malé assessed the inclusivity of the country’s early warning systems, highlighting the need for technological solutions and greater participation of vulnerable groups.
Tajikistan: The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction endorsed a roadmap for scaling up early warning systems, committing to preventive and adaptive measures.
The EW4All initiative continues to expand globally, with upcoming national launches, workshops, and consultations planned across multiple regions. The collective efforts aim to build more resilient societies through inclusive, responsive, and equitable early warning systems.