Institutional and operational framework for multi-hazard early warning and early action system for Africa
As climate related disasters are on the rise, the need to develop Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems to respond to the increase in frequency and magnitude of climate hazards is not only urgent but essential. The establishment of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems on the African continent would ensure keeping people out of poverty and protection of development. To rise to this challenge, the AUC has developed the Africa’s Framework for Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System.
This Framework sets out mechanisms, structures and operational directives for coordination of specialised departments of the African Union Commission (AUC), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Member States (MS). An effective coordination of the early actions amongst the relevant agencies are what will ensure that exposures are reduced, resilience are built and the last mile connectivity is reached. This Framework for the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS) has been produced in response to previous decisions and commitments of the African Union. It sets out the mechanisms, structures and operational directives for coordination and integration of organs and technical specialised offices of the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities, and Member States in order to deliver a continental Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System.