The present document discusses the concept of end-to-end early warning, including its cost-effectiveness. it contains a brief overview of the ESCAP Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness in Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian Countries and the impact achieved by the Trust Fund since its creation in 2005. The Trust Fund's strategy for 2013-2016 is also outlined in the document. Finally, a number of issues that the Committee may wish to consider are presented in the document.