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Aqueduct Tool Comparison
Aqueduct Tool Comparison
Defining the objectives of your water risk assessment is the first step. This table can help you choose the right Aqueduct tool to achieve those objectives. This summary provides a concise overview of the key features and functionalities of each tool—Water Risk Atlas, Country Rankings, Floods, and Food—allowing you to quickly identify the best fit for your specific needs and objectives. Compare the tools side-by-side to understand their strengths and how they can be used individually or in combination to provide a comprehensive understanding of water-related challenges.
| Water Risk Atlas | Country Rankings | Floods | Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| URL | /water-risk-atlas | /country-rankings | /floods | /food |
| What is it? | Interactive online platform that maps, analyzes, and compares water-related risks globally. | Assessment of water risks across countries and provinces. | A tool that assesses flood risk and helps prioritize investments in flood protection. | A tool that helps understand and manage water risks to food production. |
| What does it do? | Provides data on 13 water risk indicators, including quality, quantity, regulatory and reputation. Allows users to upload their locations and explore water risks across multiple geographies. Provides water stress projections and scenarios to support water management and adaptation decisions. | Ranks countries based on water challenges such as water stress and flood risk. Helps identify countries and provinces that require urgent attention for water management. | Maps flood-prone areas. Estimates the potential economic and social costs of floods. Evaluates the effectiveness of different flood protection measures. Supports decision-making on flood risk management and preparedness. | Combines data on water availability, crop growth, and food demand to identify regions facing water scarcity and food insecurity. Provides data on crop water use, yield, and trade. Offers interactive maps and visualizations to explore water-food relationships. |
| Users | Governments, businesses, researchers, and the public interested in understanding water risks. | Journalists, investors, and policymakers interested in comparing water risks globally. | Governments, disaster management agencies, and infrastructure planners. | Governments, agricultural businesses, and international organizations involved in food security and water management. |
| Data sources | Aqueduct 4.0 | Aqueduct 4.0 | Aqueduct Floods | Aqueduct 4.0 IFPRI MapSPAM |
| Location Analysis | Click on map Enter address / coordinates Import file with address / coordinates | Country & province selection | Country, province, city or basin selection | Country selection Soon: Import file with supply chain coordinates, states, or countries |
| Comparisons available | Can compare water risks, geographies, industries, and scenarios. | Compares countries & provinces based on water risk indicators and scenarios | Can compare flood risks across regions and scenarios | Can compare countries, crops, and scenarios |
| Future Projections Data | Long-term trend clustered at 2030, 2050 & 2080 for 6 indicators in 3 scenarios using 5 climate models. CMIP 6 data. | Long-term trend clustered at 2030, 2050 & 2080 for water stress in 3 scenarios using 5 climate models. CMIP 6 data. | Long-term trend clustered at 2030, 2050 & 2080 for 2 flood types in 3 scenarios using 5 climate models. CMIP 5 data. | Long-term trend clustered at 2030, 2050 & 2080 for 2 water risk indicators in a business-as-usual scenario using 5 climate models. CMIP 6 data. |
| Exports | Results can be downloaded in .csv and .gpkg | Compares countries & provinces based on water risk indicators and scenarios | Results can be downloaded in .csv, .jpg, .json & widgets can be embed | Results can be downloaded in .csv, .jpg, .json & widgets can be embed |
| Visualizations | Maps Tabular data | Maps Tabular data | Maps Graphs Tabular data | Maps Graphs Charts |
| Last update | August 2023 | August 2023 | July 2024 | October 2024 |
| Resources | Blog |