On September 22, the UN General Assembly adopted the "Pact for the Future," a landmark declaration reaffirming the commitment of UN Member States to sustainable development, peace, and stronger global governance. The Pact aligns with WMO’s vision of a safer and more resilient world, calling for urgent climate action and partnerships across sectors to accelerate progress toward the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It explicitly includes a commitment to deliver early warnings for all: “Protect everyone on earth through universal coverage of multi-hazard early warning systems by 2027, including through the accelerated implementation of the Early Warnings for All initiative.”

WMO welcomes this strong commitment and looks forward to working with its members and partners to implement effective climate solutions that protect communities from the growing risks of extreme weather.

The opening days of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) also highlighted the need for global action to address climate change and the growing impact of extreme weather events. As a core part of this year’s discussions, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) took center stage with the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative, which aims to protect every person on Earth from hazardous weather through life-saving early warning systems by 2027.

With a clear roadmap set for the future, WMO calls on all nations to enhance their efforts in delivering climate solutions. Through collaboration, innovative finance, and continued investment in meteorological systems, the world can build a safer and more resilient future for all.

Editor: HU Yichen