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Climate Just

Map social vulnerability to climate change for equitable adaptation

Addresses
Planning & Policy
Cost
Free to use
Proprietary-Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Language
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Updated
2023

You provide

  • Neighbourhood / area boundary
  • Socio-economic indicators

You get

  • Social-vulnerability maps
  • Flood & heat disadvantage indices
  • Equity-focused guidance

Overview

Climate Just, developed by the University of Leeds, maps social vulnerability to climate impacts at neighbourhood scale so that adaptation resources reach the people most exposed and least able to cope.

Key features

  • Neighbourhood-scale social-vulnerability mapping
  • Flood and heat “disadvantage” indices
  • Guidance on socially just adaptation
  • UK-wide coverage

Who it’s for

Local authorities and community organisations embedding equity in adaptation planning.

Getting started

Browse the maps and guidance at climatejust.org.uk.

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