Exploring types and levels of coordination for MHEWS

Horizontal and vertical coordination in China

One example of the benefits of horizontal and vertical coordination has come from China, where the 3-in-1 disaster prevention and mitigation command platform integrates operational systems and county-level data from 10 departments including meteorology, emergency response, urban management, natural resources, hydrology and transportation. 

Focusing on the severe weather warnings from the China Meteorological Administration, the platform enables joint consultations to inform coordinated early action measures. In Shangluo, a city of 2.3 million in Shaanxi province, data from the platform informed the evacuation of 20,807 people during a period of heavy rain in July 2024 . The platform has since been enshrined in national policy through the country's Action Plan on Early Warning for Climate Change Adaptation (2025-2027) which was launched in support of the EW4All initiative. 

Regional coordination in Americas and the Caribbean 

The Americas and the Caribbean Regional Coordination Mechanism was established in 2024, bringing together IGOs, UN agencies, regional specialised organisations, academia, IFIs, and representatives from regional thematic networks. This includes women, indigenous peoples, youth, persons with disabilities, science and technology, the private sector, civil society and media. The mechanism seeks to provide technical and strategic guidance for the regional implementation of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. Acting as an intermediary advisory and coordination body between global and national EW4All structures, it aims to ensure alignment of efforts, foster political momentum, enhance synergies with existing regional initiatives and facilitates regional mapping and guidance on financing opportunities and capacity gaps.