Safeguarding Vulnerable Communities: Implementing Early Warning Systems in Conflict Zones

Sep 17, 2024 | CoE-EDP, VisionRI
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The World Bank's latest report, "Early Warning Systems in Fragility, Conflict, and Violence-affected Settings: Shielding Communities from Natural Hazards Amid Compounded Crises," highlights the challenges of implementing Early Warning Systems (EWS) in conflict zones. By focusing on community engagement, advanced technologies, and international cooperation, the report presents practical solutions to protect vulnerable populations from natural hazards. It emphasizes a people-centric approach, urging that EWS be tailored to the needs of local communities and built on existing knowledge and resources in FCV settings.