Aqueduct Water Risk Mapping
Measuring, mapping and understanding water risks around the globe.
Aqueduct's global water risk mapping tool helps companies, investors, governments, and other users understand where and how water risks and opportunities are emerging worldwide.
In January 2013, the World Resources Institute launched the centerpiece of Aqueduct after a three-year development effort: the Water Risk Atlas. The Atlas uses a robust, peer reviewed methodology and the best-available data to create high-resolution, customizable global maps of water risk.
Contents
Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
The Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas is an online mapping tool that combines 12 water risk indicators to create overall maps of where and how water risks may be prevalent.
Maps & Data
Here you will find many, many maps of varying types categorized by climate, energy, water, business, or food.
Publications and links
- PDF: Aqueduct Global Maps 2.0: WRI developed the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, including 12 global indicators and maps of water-related risk. Companies can use this information to prioritize actions; investors can utilize it to leverage financial interest to improve water management; and governments can use the data to engage with the private sector to seek solutions for more equitable and sustainable water governance.
Acknowledgements
- World Resources Institute. WRI is a global research organization that works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.
