Maldives moves to strengthen early warning systems for disasters

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has held a coordination meeting to strengthen the Maldives’ early warning systems, with a focus on community participation and ensuring warnings reach people in a timely manner, as the country remains highly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters.

The ministry said the meeting, titled the National Early Warning Roadmap Coordination Meeting, was held as part of the Government’s efforts to protect lives and property from disasters. Representatives of relevant institutions and stakeholders discussed key priorities for strengthening the country’s early warning systems and agreed on important measures to develop a comprehensive roadmap for their effective implementation.