The Climate Solutions Explorer, a comprehensive resource that visualizes and presents vital data about climate mitigation, climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with development and climate change, was recently launched by IIASA.
The website makes use of the most recent data and cutting-edge models to forecast future trends related to development- and climate-related challenges. The Climate Solutions Explorer aims to be a go-to platform for anyone interested in accessing the most recent research on climate change and net-zero mitigation pathways by providing up-to-date information on climate mitigation and impacts.
The Climate Solutions Explorer is the result of a long-standing collaboration and contributions from various sources both within and outside of the ENGAGE project, which is a global consortium of nearly 30 partners led by IIASA and co-led by several other institutions. The project, which began in September 2019 and will conclude in December of this year, aims to investigate the feasibility of pathways that align with the Paris Agreement’s objectives.
So, what can you expect from the website Climate Solutions Explorer?
The platform offers a diverse range of content, including an interactive map that visualizes climate change impacts, national and regional data dashboards showcasing impacts and mitigation pathways, and articles covering a wide array of climate-related topics and countries.
Edward Byers
“The platform offers a diverse range of content, including an interactive map that visualizes climate change impacts, national and regional data dashboards showcasing impacts and mitigation pathways, and articles covering a wide array of climate-related topics and countries. The website also provides publicly available data, allowing users to delve deep into their preferred areas of exploration,” explains Edward Byers, a researcher in the IIASA Energy, Climate, and Environment Program and coordinator of the website.
The “Net Zero Stories” section of the website is particularly intriguing, as it contains narratives written by local experts. These stories document national transitions to net-zero, sustainable societies and provide insightful analyses of the trade-offs and co-benefits associated with these transformations. The Net Zero Stories shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by different countries, with the understanding that sustainable transitions have commonalities but also regional variations.
For those interested in specific countries, the Climate Solutions Explorer offers national dashboards that consider variables such as socioeconomics, emissions, mitigation options, and climate impacts at varying levels of exposure and risk. This enables users to gain valuable insights into the climate landscape of specific countries and the potential implications of global warming.
“The Climate Solutions Explorer is a significant step forward in our collective efforts to combat climate change. This comprehensive website empowers individuals, businesses, and policymakers to make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable future by providing easy access to the most recent data, cutting-edge models, and expert analysis. “Whether you want to learn about the effects of climate change or explore net-zero pathways, the Climate Solutions Explorer is your one-stop shop for all things climate-related,” Byers concludes.
The platform could keep a comprehensive database of climate change solutions organized by sectors, such as energy, transportation, agriculture, waste management, and others. Each solution could have its own profile with information about its purpose, technology or methodology, benefits, potential drawbacks, and real-world implementation examples.
