In recent years, against the backdrop of global climate change, a surge in extreme weather events has triggered manifold impacts worldwide. China has been implementing the United Nations' Early Warnings for All Initiative and accummulated rich experience, in particular, through local early warning practices. As a major economic powerhouse in southern China, Guangdong province faces significant climate challenges. Guangdong Provincial Meteorological Service (hereinafter referred to as the Service) has proactively explored innovative solutions to address climate change and enhance disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities, and has developed localized early warning mechanisms and practical experience that provide a valuable template for both China and the global community.
Dual "call and response" mechanism: strengthening the first line of defense in disaster prevention and mitigation
In its disaster prevention and mitigation efforts, the Service has pioneered a dual "call and response" mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the Mechanism), seamlessly integrating it into the local disaster prevention and mitigation dispatch system. The Mechanism focuses on risk assessment through a "digital grid plus industry impact" approach and a "disaster-specific, industry-specific "pre-disaster warning system, providing comprehensive pre-disaster prevention and post-disaster loss reduction for various sectors.
