Early warning, early action
Early warning and early action, also known as anticipatory action or forecast-based action, means taking steps to protect people before a disaster strikes based on early warning or forecasts. To be effective, it must involve meaningful engagement with at-risk communities.
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27/09/2023
A greater push for multi-hazard, people-centred climate risk reduction across Africa
A greater push for multi-hazard, people-centred climate risk reduction across Africa
27/09/2023
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Press release
20/09/2023
At Climate Ambition Summit, UN agencies and IFRC kickstart major initiative towards realizing Early Warnings for All by 2027
At Climate Ambition Summit, UN agencies and IFRC kickstart major initiative towards realizing Early Warnings for All by 2027
20/09/2023
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Article
24/07/2023
El Niño: What is it and what does it mean for disasters?
El Niño: What is it and what does it mean for disasters?
24/07/2023
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Press release
21/03/2023
IFRC and UN scale up Early Warnings for All into action on the ground
IFRC and UN scale up Early Warnings for All into action on the ground
21/03/2023
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