HSE Launches Digital Climate Risk Assessment Tool
Geographers at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) have developed a digital tool for rapid assessment of natural and climate-related risks. It is designed to help government agencies and businesses make faster decisions about adapting to climate change.
The service is available to registered users and covers Russia and 11 types of natural hazards: heat waves, extreme cold, wind, heavy rain, hail, thunderstorms, drought, frost, wildfires, permafrost degradation, and floods. Users can select an area by municipality or grid cell. The resulting risk profile shows potential threats, hazard levels, the population exposed, and possible adaptation measures. The tool is based on HSE's risk-profiling methodology, which accounts for the frequency, intensity, and geographic extent of hazardous events. The demo version is intended for rapid risk screening. More specialized tools are planned for cities, investment sites, infrastructure, and insurance portfolios.
