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Support grows for early warning systems initiative
CREWS, WMO, Disaster risk reduction, Sustainable Development, Hurricanes, Partnership
Switzerland has announced a major contribution to an international initiative to strengthen early warning systems in vulnerable low-income countries to support climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. The announcement of 9 million Swiss francs in new funding came at the United Nations climate change conference in Katowice, Poland (COP24).
Caribbean to strengthen early warning systems and resilience to climate change
Hurricanes, Tropical cyclones, Disaster risk reduction, Partnership, Capacity development
An initiative to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems in the Caribbean was launched on November 20 during the dry season Caribbean Climate Forum (CariCOF) meeting in Barbados. The Caribbean region is highly exposed to high-impact hydrometeorological hazards such as hurricanes and tropical storms, causing floods, landslides and storm surge. In 2017, Hurricane Irma caused massive destruction in Barbuda resulting in the subsequent full evacuation of the island while Hurricane Maria caused devastation Dominica. Barbados suffered from flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Kirk in...
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Lessons Learnt from 2017 Caribbean Hurricane Season
Hurricanes, Disaster risk reduction, Capacity development, Emergency, Natural hazards, Floods, Tropical cyclones
The Caribbean is moving closer to a much-needed regional strategy to strengthen people-centred early warning systems across the islands. This is vital to improve the preparedness and response to major natural hazards, according an expert review of the devastating 2017 hurricane season.
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WMO and WHO tackle health impacts of pollution, extreme weather, climate change
Atmosphere, Climate, Climate change, Disasters, Environment, GFCS, Hurricanes, Pollution, Public health
GENEVA, 31 May 2018 - In the face of growing health impacts from extreme weather, climate change and air pollution, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to step up joint action to tackle environmental health risks that cause an estimated 12.6 million premature deaths every year.
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Review of early warnings for 2017 hurricane season in Caribbean
Publish Date: 29 January 2018
An expert review has been launched of the effectiveness of early warnings in the Caribbean during the devastating 2017 hurricane season in order to strengthen resilience against future disasters. The World Meteorological Organization and regional and international partners will make the assessment as part of the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative. Findings are expected to be published in 2018, ahead of the next North Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season.
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WMO Hurricane Committee reviews devastating 2017 season, retires names
The World Meteorological Organization's Hurricane Committee meets from 9 to 13 April to review the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season and to discuss regional coordination and operational planning to protect lives and property in the forthcoming one.