UNESCO Selects SAP’s EDiSON Platform to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in the Solomon Islands

UNESCO Selects SAP’s EDiSON Platform to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in the Solomon Islands

(IN BRIEF) UNESCO has selected SAP’s disaster risk management system EDiSON, developed by SAP Japan and INSPIRATION PLUS, for nationwide deployment in the Solomon Islands, aiming to strengthen early-warning capabilities and improve emergency decision-making in a region highly vulnerable to earthquakes, cyclones, and floods. Running on SAP Business Technology Platform, EDiSON uses AI, machine learning, and integrated real-time and historical data to forecast hazards, guide evacuation planning, and enhance emergency response coordination. Expected to become operational in 2026, the initiative is positioned as a scalable model for other small island developing states facing increasing climate-related threats. With a strong track record in Japan’s advanced disaster management environment, EDiSON addresses major barriers such as fragmented data and limited analytical capacity, enabling governments with fewer resources to implement robust, modernized disaster-preparedness systems.

(PRESS RELEASE) WALLDORF, 19-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP), announced that UNESCO has chosen the advanced disaster risk management platform EDiSON for deployment in the Solomon Islands, marking a notable expansion of technology-driven resilience tools for climate-vulnerable nations. Developed jointly by SAP Japan and INSPIRATION PLUS — a disaster-prevention venture originating from Oita University — EDiSON is designed to support governments with predictive insights and rapid decision-making capabilities during natural hazards.

Built on SAP Business Technology Platform, EDiSON illustrates how intelligent enterprise solutions can be applied to large-scale global challenges such as cyclones, flooding, and other severe weather events. The system combines a wide spectrum of real-time visual meteorological data with historical information and leverages SAP Business AI and machine learning to generate forecasts that enhance situational awareness and strengthen emergency planning.

Through these capabilities, authorities gain a powerful toolset for accelerating emergency response, assessing potential terrain damage, coordinating the dispatch of first responders, and issuing timely evacuation advisories. UNESCO views the Solomon Islands initiative as a future model for other small island developing states, demonstrating how AI-driven platforms can broaden access to disaster preparedness and resilience.

“EDiSON represents a leap forward in how science and technology can empower vulnerable communities,” said Soichiro Yasukawa, UNESCO Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction. He emphasized that the platform’s integration of AI and dynamic data not only enhances early-warning systems but also supports sustainable, long-term resilience strategies.

The project forms part of UNESCO’s Disaster Prevention Strengthening Program and is expected to go live in 2026. Its overarching goal is to build a scalable, data-led framework for small island nations confronting increasing climate-induced natural disasters. The Solomon Islands, located in the South Pacific, regularly face risks from earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, droughts, and floods — conditions that make the deployment of EDiSON especially timely.

EDiSON gathers and processes static and real-time data from national, municipal, and private-sector sources, providing authorities with live visibility into emerging threats. This capacity to anticipate evolving risks empowers decision-makers to issue evacuation orders sooner and protect communities and infrastructure more effectively.

Sophia Mendelsohn, SAP SE’s chief sustainability and commercial officer, underscored the significance of the initiative, noting that EDiSON demonstrates SAP’s dedication to deploying technology for societal resilience. She highlighted how SAP’s cloud and AI capabilities can be customized to meet the needs of regions facing severe environmental challenges, with the platform now serving as a cornerstone for UNESCO’s efforts in the Solomon Islands.

UNESCO selected EDiSON based on its demonstrated success in Japan, a global leader in disaster preparedness. Its ability to resolve persistent obstacles — such as fragmented data sources, limited analytical resources, and operational inefficiencies — positions it as a highly valuable solution for countries with constrained budgets or minimal technical infrastructure. The system’s modular architecture ensures that governments can integrate advanced disaster-management tools at scale without requiring extensive resources.

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