Challenges that weather extremes pose for food security
Extreme weather events are increasingly being amplified by global warming. A better understanding of the nature of location specific risks due to climate extremes can facilitate comprehensive early action systems across the Asia and Africa.
Profiler for Insurance Exposure & Risk (PIER)
PIER is an exposure and risk tracking solution that utilizes geospatial technologies to improve identification, assessment, pricing and monitoring of risk across various lines of business.
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) works to reduce disaster risk by collaborating with communities to map vulnerable areas before disasters occur. HOT also applies principles of open source and open data sharing to improve humanitarian response post-disaster and to support economic development.
Open Data for Resilience Initiative
The Open Data for Resilience Initiative (OpenDRI) applies the concepts of the global open data movement to the challenges of reducing vulnerability to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change.