Advances in forecasting and technology promise more effective
early warning systems for natural hazards. What stands between
disaster alert and action, and how can the impact of early
warning tools be enhanced? Displaying 1-1 of 1 links The Famine
Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) — funded by the United
States Agency for International Development — collaborates with
international, regional and national partners to provide timely
early warning and vulnerability information on emerging and
evolving food security issues. FEWS NET monitors and analyses
relevant data and information, and uses a suite of
communications and decision support products to help decision-
makers act to mitigate food insecurity. These products include
monthly food security updates for 25 countries, regular food
security outlooks, and alerts, as well as briefings and support
to contingency and response planning efforts. More in-depth
studies in areas such as livelihoods and markets provide
additional information to support analysis a