On November 13, 2024, UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened a high-level event in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on the “Early Warnings for All” initiative and addressing extreme heat challenges. The event emphasized the critical need for comprehensive early warning systems to protect vulnerable populations from climate-induced hazards, particularly heatwaves. This initiative aims to ensure that every person on Earth is protected by early warning systems within five years, highlighting the importance of innovation and technology in improving climate information and disaster risk knowledge.