Early Warning Early Action (EWEA)

FAO

Early Warning Early Action (EWEA)

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The "Early Warning Early Action" (EWEA) initiative enables FAO to act early before disasters happen and to mitigate or even prevent their impact. By lessening damages to livelihoods and protecting assets and investments, FAO helps local livelihoods become more resilient to threats and crises while, where possible, addressing their root causes.

Language English

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Mongolia: Impact of Early Warning Early Action
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