GIS for climate action

GIS technology is helping business and government leaders develop informed climate action plans to address the impacts of climate change — from managing rising sea levels and extreme weather events, to carbon farming and net zero initiatives.

Article A geographic approach to climate action

While a new UN report on climate change notes the window for success against global warming is rapidly shrinking, the challenges are not insurmountable. Read how global collaboration and geospatial technologies can support climate action.

Quantify climate related risks

Enable leaders to anticipate and remedy the impacts of rapid climate change with robust solutions.

Turn information into action

Leverage data and GIS to understand climate risk and build long-term plans to adapt to climate change impacts.

Mobilise communities

Empower businesses, governments, and communities with evidence-based insights into climate risks.

Geography and the climate fight

Unlocking carbon farming with geographic thinking

Blog How geography plays a key role in the climate fight Climate data collected using geospatial technology can be visualised and forecasted over time, providing a method for decision-makers to monitor - in real-time - the effectiveness of carbon farming initiatives. Learn more

Article Optimising wind turbine locations with ArcGIS Pro

Find out how Esri partner Exprodat is using ArcGIS Pro to develop a toolkit for finding the most cost effective and efficient wind farm locations - along with optimal layouts for turbines and cables.

Podcast Dr Kathryn Sullivan on space, oceans and climate

Dr Sullivan is a former NASA astronaut and Administrator of NOAA where she worked to track and map how the earth is evolving and our climates are changing.

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Article Quantifying 'blue carbon' potential

A new research program aims to measure net emissions reduction potential of Australia's mangroves, seagrass and tidal marshes.

Blog Climate action in Prague

As one of the Czech Republic's first cities to implement climate adaptation strategies, Prague is using GIS to understand where to act.

Article Building a green identity for a clean, sustainable city

Discover how Uppsala - Sweden's 4th largest city - aims to be fossil-fuel free by 2030 and climate positive by 2050.

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Blog GIS to guide climate action in Fiji

As rising sea levels force people to relocate from Fiji's coastal villages, authorities rely on GIS and remote sensing to help prioritise mitigation and response.