The EU research project MedEWSa (Multi-hazard Early Warning System powered by AI) has been recognized by TIME Magazine in its recent special issue on Artificial Intelligence. The magazine highlights MEDEWSa as an example of how AI can be harnessed to improve preparedness and response to extreme weather events in a rapidly changing climate. At the center of this recognition stands Dr. Monique Kuglitsch, who has been instrumental in bringing MedEWSa’s story and impact to the forefront. Her ability to communicate complex science with clarity and purpose has helped connect MEDEWSa’s innovations to a wider global audience. Through the work, TIME underscores how collaboration, transparency, and accessible science are essential to tackling the world’s most urgent challenges.

TIME’s recognition is not just about technology—it’s about people,” said Dr. Kuglitsch. “AI is only as powerful as the communities it serves. MEDEWSa’s mission is to translate data into decisions that protect lives and livelihoods.

The project is actively testing and refining the UN group’s AI guidelines through real-world applications across Europe and the Mediterranean. Current MEDEWSa pilots include machine learning for wildfire prediction near Athens, Greece, and AI-enhanced flood and landslide early warnings around Tbilisi, Georgia—examples highlighted in the special issue

TIME’s feature reflects how collaborative science translates into tangible societal benefit,” said Dr. Kuglitsch. “MEDEWSa is not just about algorithms—it’s about helping communities prepare for the unexpected with tools they can trust.

The TIME recognition underscores how MEDEWSa bridges the gap between global policy and local action, turning AI ethics into operational impact on the ground.

Read the full TIME issue https://time.com/