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Early warning initiative advances in a pandemic
Geneva, 11 May 2021: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated impacts of extreme weather and climate change in vulnerable countries but also highlighted the need to build resilience against a multitude of hazards through better early warnings and risk information.
The report “Progress on Early Warning in a Pandemic” showcased achievements in improved early warnings for flash floods, tropical cyclones, sand and dust storms and drought, as well as better weather forecasts for farmers in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The report was presented by Stéphane Crouzat, France’s Climate Change Ambassador at the Wilton Park dialogue: Risk-informed Early Action Partnership: from commitment to action
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UK PM Boris Johnson calls the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) summit of world leaders on Tuesday to debate climate change and its impact on world peace.
The US return to the 2015 Paris Agreement became official on Friday paving the way for climate actions through its domestic and international policies while creating millions of green jobs