This report presents and defines the crucial role of non-state actors within and across the four elements of early warning and early action (EWEA) and provides an overview of the multifaceted roles of state and non-state actors in building resilient early warning systems. It presents eight essential recommendations for international organisations, national governments, and the wide range of actors engaged in building and delivering EWS. The accompanying actions aim to promote the widespread adoption, utilisation, and sustainability of these recommendations.
This paper is based on the outcome of an exercise carried out by members of the Early Warning Initiatives (EWI) Working Group of the Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP) on 2nd March 2023.
The contributions of all co-authors and reviewers, under the leadership of the EWI Working Group of REAP (co-led by Practical Action and the UK Met Office), are greatly appreciated.