UN’s global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb
The UN’s goal to cover every person on the planet with early warning systems by 2027 is facing challenges as it requires more data and expertise.
Building early warning systems involves assessing risks using meteorological data, forecasting impending problems using modelling, preparing populations ahead of time, and sending out alerts to those expected to be impacted.
Unique issues arise at each step, including a lack of local expertise, digitizing weather data that only exists on paper, and getting alerts to remote populations.
