Early Warning – Early Action (EWEA)

FAO’s Early Warning – Early Action (EWEA) System translates warnings into anticipatory actions to reduce the impact of specific disaster events. It focuses on consolidating available forecasting information and putting plans in place to make sure FAO acts when a warning is at hand.

On global level, FAO’s EWEA team use both FAO and external early warning sources to monitor main risks to agriculture and food security, publishing the findings in its quarterly Global EWEA report. This forward-looking report complements early warning analysis with tangible early action recommendations that could be taken to mitigate or prevent the impact. Risks are divided into high and on watch, depending on the level of likelihood and potential impact.

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