Case Study (Philippines): IoT and Mobile Tech for Anticipatory Action
Published: Aug 29, 2025 Reading time: 1 minute Share: Share an articleIn the Philippines, People in Need and Smart Communications are demonstrating how mobile and IoT technology can transform disaster preparedness by delivering life-saving early warnings to at-risk communities at scale.
With support from the GSMA Innovation Fund, PIN and SMART Communications launched the STREAM-EWS initiative to strengthen anticipatory action in the Philippines. By combining Smart’s technological platforms with PIN’s community engagement, the project ensured that timely and localised early warning messages reached those most vulnerable to natural hazards.
The impact has been significant: more than 55,000 direct users and 335,000 indirect community members received critical alerts, supported by the installation of 32 weather stations that feed into early warning systems. Over 1,500 disaster risk reduction (DRR) stakeholders were engaged, including emergency responders and civil society actors, creating strong local ownership. Notably, women have played a central role, with 33,394 female users and 627 women serving as DRR stakeholders.
This collaboration highlights the effectiveness of cross-sector partnerships in promoting climate adaptation and disaster preparedness. By leveraging private sector innovation and local participation, the project provides a scalable model for protecting lives and livelihoods in climate-vulnerable regions.
Read the GSMA Case Study for the Philippines here.
