Free global access to climate and weather data must continue

Last month at the 80th session of the United Nations, the call to be "better together" was especially appropriate for discussions on the Early Warnings for All global initiative. About half the world's countries now have multihazard weather alert systems, and disaster-related mortality is considerably lower in countries with such warning capacities. But much more is needed to achieve the 2027 goal of ensuring that everyone on Earth is protected from extreme and hazardous weather events. This will require the continued free sharing of data and the improvement of observation systems and weather service facilities.