Digital transformation and early warning systems for saving lives Background paper
Acknowledgements
Table of contents
Early warnings for all: a multichannel approach and the opportunities of mobile networks to reach people at risk
ITU contribution to the Early Warnings for All initiative
Technologies for broadcasting an alert via mobile networks
Cell broadcast
Location-based SMS technology (LB-SMS)
Advantages and challenges of each technology from a crisis management perspective
Standardizing alerting messages: the Common Alerting Protocol
The worldwide usage of CAP and its evolution
How countries are adapting CAP to their needs and use
A multistakeholder approach to building an effective early warning system
Opportunities in the regulation of public warning systems: the EU example
Conclusion
References
Annex 1: Multi-hazard early warning systems: legislative approaches around the world
Structure of the overview on legislation/regulation
Countries included
European Union
Legislation cited
Australia
Canada
Chile
Europe
USA
Other countries