Building on insights from previous projects, PEOPLE will recognize the elements of an effectively expanded Early Warning System (EWS) and analyze the structural and social processes needed to support this. It will acknowledge cultural and knowledge systems as well as governance dimensions, focusing on science for and with policy and practice. To discuss the future plans of the project, the Steering Group of the PEOPLE Project will meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16 - 18 July 2024.