Early warning is a major element of disaster risk reduction (DRR). It can prevent loss of life and reduce the economic and material impacts of hazardous events, including disasters. Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) are integrated systems of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness activities and processes. MHEWS enable individuals, communities, governments, businesses and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events. A MHEWS with the ability to warn, of one or more hazards increases the efficiency and consistency of warnings through coordinated and compatible mechanisms and capacities. It involves multiple disciplines for updating and identifying accurate hazards and monitoring for multiple hazards.

This proposal seeks to provide support for improving regional and national level mechanisms and capacity for achieving climate resilience through advancing MHEWS. While it is understood that early forecasts will not prevent the impact of climatic hazards, they can support building resilience by helping national authorities and communities to prepare for the impact, and if needed, to evacuate vulnerable areas to prevent loss of property and life