A collection of global, open datasets relating to climate hazards and infrastructure systems, processed into analysis-ready formats. Hazards include: coastal and river flooding, extreme heat and drought, and tropical cyclone wind speeds. Exposure layers include: population, built-up area, roads, railways, power plants and transmission lines. Contextual information includes: elevation, land use and land cover, and administrative boundaries.
This dataset collects extracts from global, open datasets relating to climate hazards and infrastructure systems.
Human-induced climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of climate and weather extremes. This is causing widespread, adverse impacts to societies, economies and infrastructures. Climate risk analysis is essential to inform policy decisions aimed at reducing risk. Yet, access to data is often a barrier, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Data are often scattered, hard to find, in formats that are difficult to use or requiring considerable technical expertise. Nevertheless, there are global, open datasets which provide some information about climate hazards, society, infrastructure and the economy. This "data starter kit" aims to kickstart the process and act as a starting point for further model development and scenario analysis.
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This research received funding from the FCDO Climate Compatible Growth Programme.
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