"What is needed to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems in the context of COVID-19 and climate change?", Siahaan starts with this question - and everyone can participate via Menti. Adrian starts his talk with the preamble of the WMO Convention: "Recognizing" (the importance of integrated international system) and "Reaffirming" (the vital importance of the mission of the different services) are an important part here.
The WMO itself is a specialized agency of the UN, providing the framework for essential international cooperation and coordination at a global and regional scale. "Most disasters are triggered by hydrometereological hazrads", explains Adrian. Early warning systems are an integral part to save lifes and livelihoods.