UNEP Strata

Web-based geospatial data platform identifying where environmental, climate, and security stresses converge. A comprehensive tool for climate and nature risk assessment and environmental analysis.

UNEP Strata
Description

UNEP Strata is a web-based geospatial data platform that identifies and tracks convergence points where environmental, climate, and security stresses intersect with socio-economic vulnerabilities.

This platform provides geospatial insights for practitioners, analysts, and policymakers seeking to assess and monitor climate-security nexus risks at different geographical scales for informed decision-making.


Key Features

  • Convergence mapping identifying where climate, environmental, and security stresses intersect
  • Hotspot identification highlighting areas of highest vulnerability and risk convergence
  • Multi-layered analysis integrating environmental, social, economic, and security indicators
  • Area statistics and reports providing easy-to-read summaries and insights
  • Geographical scaling from local to global assessment capabilities
  • Monitoring tools for tracking changes in risk patterns over time

Data Integration

  • Climate stress indicators including temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather patterns
  • Environmental pressures covering land degradation, water scarcity, and ecosystem stress
  • Security factors including conflict risk, governance indicators, and instability measures
  • Socio-economic vulnerabilities covering poverty, demographics, and development indicators
  • Infrastructure exposure showing critical systems at risk from multiple stressors
  • Temporal analysis tracking how risk convergence evolves over time

Assessment Capabilities

  • Risk convergence analysis showing where multiple stresses compound vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability hotspot mapping identifying priority areas for intervention
  • Scenario assessment exploring how different stresses interact under various conditions
  • Cross-scale analysis from community to regional and national levels
  • Impact monitoring tracking effectiveness of interventions and policies
  • Early warning potential identifying emerging risk convergence patterns

Applications

  • Climate security assessments for national security and defense planning
  • Conflict prevention identifying areas where environmental stress may trigger instability
  • Development planning prioritizing interventions in high-risk convergence areas
  • Humanitarian preparedness anticipating complex emergencies from multiple stressors
  • Natural resource management addressing environmental pressures that contribute to instability
  • Peacebuilding initiatives addressing environmental factors in post-conflict settings

Use Cases

  • Government agencies assess climate-security risks for national planning and preparedness
  • International organizations prioritize humanitarian and development interventions
  • Security analysts identify areas where environmental stress may contribute to instability
  • Development practitioners design programs addressing multiple vulnerability factors
  • Researchers study interactions between climate, environment, and human security
  • Environmental impact evaluation for projects
  • Research and analysis for academic and scientific purposes
  • Policy development and regulatory compliance
  • Educational and training applications

UNEP Strata provides essential capabilities for understanding and addressing climate and nature-related challenges in today's changing world.

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