Geneva, Switzerland — On June 2-3, 2025, stakeholders from across the globe will convene in Geneva for the inaugural Global Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum, a landmark event dedicated to advancing life-saving early warning systems. This forum, hosted by global experts and decision-makers, aims to assess progress, share expertise, and chart priorities for achieving Target G of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Target G focuses on substantially increasing the availability and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information for all communities by 2030. Early warning systems are critical for mitigating the impacts of natural disasters, saving lives, and enhancing the resilience of vulnerable populations worldwide.
Objectives of the Forum
The forum will bring together diverse stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, NGOs, private sector representatives, and academic experts. Key goals of the gathering include:
1. Reviewing Progress: Evaluating achievements in early warning systems since the launch of the Early Warnings for All initiative.
2. Leveraging Expertise: Sharing innovative solutions and best practices to enhance early warning mechanisms globally.
3. Outcome Statement: Developing a strategic roadmap to address existing gaps and accelerate the implementation of early warning systems.
Importance of Early Warning Systems
In the face of escalating climate risks, early warning systems have proven to be an indispensable tool for disaster preparedness and risk reduction. The United Nations emphasizes that effective early warnings can reduce disaster-related mortality, economic losses, and displacement by providing timely and actionable information to at-risk communities.
The Geneva forum underscores the urgency of achieving universal access to these systems, particularly for developing nations and marginalized groups that are disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters.
Building a Resilient Future
The forum’s outcome statement is expected to serve as a blueprint for enhancing collaboration and resource mobilization to meet the objectives of the Sendai Framework. By prioritizing early warning systems, global stakeholders aim to create a more resilient and disaster-ready future.
This event marks a critical step forward in ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of safety and resilience in the face of natural hazards.
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