Climate change can exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural disasters, such as cyclones, droughts, and floods. As temperatures rise and weather patterns change, it can lead to more intense heat waves, stronger cyclones, and heavier rainfall. Climate change can also cause sea levels to rise, increasing the risk of coastal flooding. Climate change is not only causing immediate harm to people and communities, but it also poses a long-term threat to our planet. Additionally, climate change can impact ecosystems and wildlife, potentially leading to a cascading series of ecological and societal impacts, including conflicts over resources and displacement of populations. It is crucial that society takes action to mitigate the causes of climate change and to prepare for the impacts that are already being felt.
Here are some websites that feature interactive maps and database related to climate change and natural disasters:
The Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT): EM-DAT is a database launched by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), which is based in Brussels, Belgium. EM-DAT was created with the initial support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Belgian Government. The database provides information on the occurrence and effects of over 22,000 natural and man-made disasters in the world from 1900 to present.
EM-DAT collects data on disaster events, including the type of event, date, location, number of casualties, and economic loss. The information is gathered from various sources including government agencies, UN agencies, international organizations, research institutes and media reports.
To access the EM-DAT database please visit https://public.emdat.be/ and register here.
Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX): HDX is an open platform for sharing, discovering and using humanitarian data. It was created by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to support relief efforts during natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
HDX provides access to a variety of data types, including:
- Demographic data: such as population, age and gender distribution.
- Geospatial data: such as Shape, GEOTIFF and GEOJSON file.
- Health data: such as disease outbreaks, health facilities, and vaccination rates.
- Economic data: such as poverty and unemployment rates, and market prices.
- Environmental data: such as natural disaster risk assessments, and air quality.
- Conflict data: such as security incidents and displacement.
- Metrics: such as indicator data and statistical data.
HDX aims to improve the availability and use of humanitarian data, and support more effective decision-making and response efforts during emergencies.
NIRAPAD: a network of 22 non-government organizations, works for reducing disaster risk in Bangladesh through diminution of disaster related information and knowledge gap and strengthening DRM abilities of the development organizations and communities. Nirapad provides the monthly hazard incidence report and data throughout the Bangladesh.
Climate Watch - Climate Watch is an online platform designed to empower policymakers, researchers, media and other stakeholders with the open climate data, visualizations and resources they need to gather insights on national and global progress on climate change.
Climate Central - This site features an interactive mapping tools that address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics on coastal communities around the world.
NASA Climate Time Machine - This interactive tool from NASA allows users to see how global temperature, carbon dioxide and sea level patterns have changed over time.
World Resources Institute - This site features interactive maps that showcase the impacts of climate change on forests, agriculture, and energy, as well as maps that highlight the actions being taken to reduce emissions and build resilience.
The Bangladesh Climate and Disaster Risk Atlas: It is a comprehensive mapping and spatial analysis tool that provides information on the impacts of climate change and natural hazards on Bangladesh. The atlas covers a range of topics including climate change, flood risk, cyclone risk, drought risk, and sea level rise, and provides data on the distribution and frequency of these events. The atlas helps decision-makers understand the risks and prioritize action to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change and natural hazards in Bangladesh.
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