Early Warning System for the entire world in next five years

Source: The post is based on the article “Early Warning System for the entire world in next five years” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2022. 

What is the News?

The UN Secretary General has launched the Executive Action Plan for the Early Warnings for All initiative.

What is the Executive Action Plan for the Early Warnings for All initiative?

Prepared by: World Meteorological Organisation(WMO)

Purpose: It is a five-year programme to set up early warning systems across the world to save lives and minimize destruction from the growing number of climate disasters.

Features: The plan envisages an investment of $3.1 billion between now and 2027 to create the infrastructure and build capacities in early warning systems. 

– Nearly half the countries in the world, most of them least developed and small island states, do not have any early warning systems.

What are Early warning systems?

Early warning system is an adaptive measure for climate change, using integrated communication systems to help communities prepare for hazardous climate-related events.

It is a proven, effective and feasible climate adaptation measure that saves lives and provides a tenfold return on investment. 

For instance, just 24 hours notice of an impending hazardous event can cut the ensuing damage by 30%.

The Global Commission on Adaptation had found that spending about $800 million on early warning systems could avoid losses of up to $ 3-16 billion every year.