To prioritise resources for the most vulnerable communities, the observatory will focus on deepening collaboration with international finance institutions. It will leverage artificial intelligence to enhance analytical capabilities, enabling precise categorisation of EWS funding and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
According to the 2024 report on the Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and WMO, at least half of the countries in most regions now report the existence of MHEWS, including in the Africa region.
The highest coverage remains in the Asia and Pacific region, where two-thirds (67 per…