Antalya, Turkey – November 11, 2026 – COPE Disaster Champions announces the launch of its latest free illustrated book, Early Warnings for All – A Children’s Edition, at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. UNDRR will showcase the book at the high-level event Early Warnings for All: Delivering on Our Promise to Protect Everyone on November 11. As the global initiative works towards ensuring everyone is protected by multi-hazard early warning systems by 2027, the book highlights the importance of making life-saving information accessible and understandable to children.

Join the COPE Squad as they travel to Kampung Orang Asli in Perak, Malaysia, to learn with children from an Indigenous community affected by devastating floods in 2023. Through their experiences, the Squad discovers how traditional knowledge, natural warning signs and modern early warning systems can work together to keep communities safe. From monitoring river levels and listening for sirens to practising evacuation routes and sharing alerts, the story shows how preparedness saves lives and why no one should be left behind.

The book shares four key steps to help children stay safe: KNOW, WATCH, SHARE, ACT; know the risks, watch for warning signs, share the message and act in time.

“An early warning is more than a message. It is knowledge that helps children, families, and communities make safe choices before a disaster strikes. The COPE booklet on Early Warnings for All brings this concept to life in a simple, engaging, and impactful way.” – Dr Animesh Kumar, Head of UNDRR’s Bonn Office.  

 

At COPE, we believe every child deserves to understand early warnings and know how to stay safe. Through storytelling, we aim to empower children to take action, protect themselves and help build better prepared communities.” – Martha Keswick, Creator and Author of COPE Disaster Champions.

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