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I recently participated in the SIDS Conference SIDE EVENT: Strengthening Global Partnerships for Early Warning Systems, organized by the Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) & Sendai Stakeholder Mechanism – UNDRR-SEM. The event was highly insightful, offering a platform to raise awareness about the critical role of early warning systems in accelerating climate action, facilitating collaboration among diverse participants, and advocating for inclusive and transparent policy action.
The discussions centered on the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), such as vulnerability to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Emphasis was placed on leveraging data, digital technologies, and local knowledge to build resilient futures through innovative climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
On my behalf, I would like to once again reiterate the potential implementation of AI in early warning systems.
✅AI can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems, providing timely and accurate alerts that can save lives and mitigate damage.
✅However, it is imperative to consider the level of cybersecurity necessary to protect these AI-driven systems from potential threats.
✅Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures will safeguard the integrity of early warning systems, ultimately benefiting humanity by enhancing resilience and response capabilities.
Special thanks to Terry Otieno, guiding the event whom I have had the pleasure of meeting at previous UNCS Intergenerational Briefing, and to the insightful speakers: Andrew Knight, Katherine Sotomayor and Jackson Lee.
This event underscored the importance of coordinated action at all levels to achieve resilient prosperity in Small Island Developing States.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
(14:00 - 15:30 AST)