Early Warnings for All: Progress in Global Resilience

The number of countries with Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems has reached a new high - 119 countries! Plus, the comprehensiveness of these systems has improved by 45% since 2015.

However, critical gaps remain. A new report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization highlights the need for increased investment to achieve the UN’s Early Warnings for All goal: to ensure every person on Earth is protected by an early warning system by 2027.

Launched yesterday at the COP30 Belém Climate Summit, the Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems 2025 report shows:
✔️Countries with comprehensive systems experience 6 x lower disaster-related mortality
✔️Coverage is growing, but Small Island Developing States still lag behind at just 43%
✔️Funding is increasing, but is not always sustained or targeted
✔️Locally led, people-centered approaches are essential for effective early action

At MetService, we’re proud to contribute to this global effort by helping improve weather and climate data in countries with the most severe shortfalls. In partnership with Earth Sciences New Zealand and through Weather Ready Pacific, we’re working with Pacific Island countries to:
🌏Strengthen early warning systems
🌏Build local forecasting and meteorology expertise
🌏Improve resilience to extreme weather and climate change

We’re committed to ensuring communities are informed, prepared, and resilient in the face of growing climate and disaster risks.