Conference session
Early Warning System driven by risk information
This III-MHEW Conference session is organised by UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER and supported by UN Women
This III-MHEW Conference session is led by UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER, CTBTO, JRC, UNDP, UNDRR, WMO and supported by UN Women. It will be held on Mon 23 May from 16:00-17:00 (Bali time).
This session will showcase:
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How early warning systems are enhanced using improved information at different levels (global, national, regional) on hazards, exposure, and vulnerability (e.g., disaggregated data, community knowledge, gender analysis).
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How information on past events, damage, and loss associated enable impact-based forecasting and identification of the most effective early action to minimize the impact on those most at-risk and vulnerable.
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How communities at risk benefit from early warning systems driven by risk information.
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Examples of current trends, advances and challenges identified in the use of risk information in MHEWS.
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Examples of new sources of information to improve several types of MHEWS.
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The use of Information and Communication Technologies to enhance the use of risk information in MHEWS.
This session will address:
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Challenges regarding the use of updated risk information to improve MHEWS.
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Challenges to the inclusion and targeting of all marginalised groups and benefits of community and women-led MHEWS.
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The combined use of risk information generated at the international, regional, and national levels to improve early warning - early action efforts at the local level.