Peru
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Type of National planObjectiveAdaptationCountryPeru
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ObjectiveApproachCross-sectoral enabler
An Early Warning System (EWS) is a set of coordinated procedures through which information on foreseeable hazards is collected and processed to warn of the possible occurrence of a natural phenomenon that could cause disasters. These systems are acquiring more importance in view of increased climate variability and the ability to implement them has become fundamental for improving capacity to adapt to climate change.
Description: There are two types of EWS: