Statement of the Second Arab Regional Forum for early warning systems and disaster preparedness: Arab call to action to strengthen early warning systems

The present Final Statement outlines the outcomes of the Second Arab Regional Forum for Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness, held in Tunis, Tunisia, from 12 to 14 October 2026. It presents an Arab Call to Action to accelerate progress towards inclusive, effective, and sustainable multi-hazard early warning systems across the Arab region.

The statement identifies seven priority areas, including strengthening disaster risk knowledge, closing coverage gaps, securing sustainable financing, enhancing preparedness and anticipatory action, and engaging the media. It also calls for an Arab Roadmap and Action Plan for Early Warning to guide implementation through 2030.