The side event aims to bring attention to the adverse impacts of climate change through discussion related to strengthening and streamlining regional and national systems and capacity related to weather forecasting, hydrological services, multi-hazard impact-based warnings and service delivery for enhanced decision-making, in particular the preparedness and response capacity of individuals, institutions and communities. The event is informed by the UN’s “Early Warning for All initiative (EW4All)” and the CREWS Caribbean initiatives.