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