Early Warning Systems
New “forecast-based financing” helps most vulnerable before a crisis
The Bangladeshi government and humanitarian agencies trialled a new form of aid for...
EU to provide €7 million for disaster preparedness in Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region
The EU is supplying €7 million to strengthen the capacity of vulnerable communities...
Iran improve early warning systems after floods cause US$2.5 billion in losses
For the past month, Iran has seen flooding destroy infrastructure, farms, and displace...
WHO rolls out an early warning alert and response system across Mozambique
In a joint effort, the Mozambican Ministry of Health and WHO is rolling out an early...
Sustained support for Haiti and Panama is needed, UN relief chief said
Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief...
Disaster displacement can be decreased by improved risk management
Last year, 18.8 million people were displaced by extreme weather events such as floods,...
Mali set to improve its climate and hazard early warning systems
Mali has launched a new multi-hazard early warning system to strengthen resilience...
UK Met Office committed to strengthening Asia’s resilience to climate change
The UK Met Office announced a new programme to strengthen climate change resilience...
A new partnership seeks to improve climate services and protect agriculture in Mozambique
The Mozambique National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) is launching a new project...
Monsoon season poses a serious risk for Bangladesh’s refugee communities
Severe weather brought on by the monsoon season in Bangladesh poses a significant...
Typhoon Damrey Takes Over Southern Vietnam
Typhoon Damrey, which hit on November 4th, has affected at least one million children...
Early warning, early action: Emerging innovations in disaster response
In a disaster situation, the ability to detect developments and distribute information...