Sustainability Data Guide 2026

World Resources Institute - Cool Cities Lab

Data category

  • Environmental data
  • Research data

The data offers solutions for:

  • Climate scenario analysis
  • Environmental impact analysis and insight
  • Geospatial/location data
  • Investment decisions and portfolio insight
  • Nature-based information
  • Social impact analysis and insight
  • Temperature alignment

Who are the data users?

  • Government
  • Investors

Brief description of the data offering

Cool Cities Lab aims to provide city officials with the necessary data and insights to optimize and accelerate the implementation of heat-resilient urban infrastructure solutions and reduce population exposure to extreme heat conditions in urban settings. The application is designed for a primary audience of city officials sitting in departments concerned with urban planning and climate adaptation

Where and how do you source your data?

The datasets and methods used in Cool Cities Lab are pulled from many sources, including WRI research data on thermal comfort and heat risk, as well as other vetted sources. Each dataset includes detailed information on its methodology.

What is the cost for your data offering?

Free, open source

Contacts

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