Extreme weather events in Bangladesh have destroyed up to 90% of the crops in past 2 decades. Often, the farmers have little warning that disaster is about to strike. With @eu_echo’s help @FAO is determined to change this. #AnticipatoryAction saves lives & livelihoods. #COP27

Had an excellent discussion on #AnticipatoryAction today at #COP27. Focusing on the entirely man-made disaster we witness in #Somalia, I tried to emphasize that we can build advanced early warning systems, but if resources are not provided to take action, its a waste of time & $$