U.S. National Academy of Sciences Leads G20 Initiative on Advanced Technology for Disaster Resilience
The U.S. National Academy of Sciences has led science academies from G20 nations in releasing a joint 'S20' statement. This statement, issued on November 10, 2026, aims to inform G20 governments on how advanced technologies can enhance preparedness and response to natural hazards and disasters. The initiative comes as natural hazards, such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, droughts, wildfires, and extreme temperature waves, are increasing in intensity and frequency, leading to devastating impacts on populations, ecosystems, and economies. The statement will be presented to the G20 ahead of its summit in Miami, Florida, in December. It highlights the potential of technologies like Earth observation, remote sensing, early warning systems, digital twins, drone technologies, and artificial intelligence to support decision-making and strengthen global resilience. However, the statement also acknowledges that the effectiveness of these technologies can be limited by gaps in data availability, infrastructure, techn...
