Data Applications
WRI has long been committed to providing open access to reliable data for actionable change. In support of that mission, WRI has worked with dozens of partners to build a suite of data applications that take data from across the institute and around the world to break down siloes and enable transparent decision making.
These products enable users to monitor forests with satellites, track the drivers of climate change, understand indigenous communities land rights, plan for water scarcity, examine the cross-section of global environmental issues and more.
Explore the products below, take advantage of the open data access they provide, and join WRI in working towards a sustainable future.
Water, Peace & Security Partnership
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Water, Peace and Security (WPS) Partnership was founded in 2018 to pioneer the development of innovative tools that identify and address water-related security risks.
Part of Water Security
Energy Access Explorer
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectAn open-source data platform that provides mapping and tools to support inclusive, locally led approaches to achieving energy access for all people.
Part of Energy
Ocean Watch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Ocean Watch open data platform delivers science to policy makers developing sustainable ocean economies and operationalizing integrated ocean management.
Part of Ocean
Aqueduct
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectUsing cutting-edge data to identify and evaluate water risks around the world
Part of Freshwater
LandMark
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectLandMark is a global data platform of Indigenous and community lands to help communities protect their land rights and secure tenure.
Part of Environmental Rights
Resource Watch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectResource Watch provides trusted and timely data for a sustainable future.
Part of Climate
Climate Watch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectClimate Watch offers powerful insights and data on national climate plans, long-term strategies and greenhouse gas emissions to help countries achieve their climate and sustainable development goals.
Part of Climate
PREPdata
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectVisualizing data to build climate resilience
Part of Climate Resilience
Global Forest Watch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectOffering the latest data, technology and tools that empower people everywhere to better manage and protect forest landscapes.
Part of Forests
Global Forest Watch Pro
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectDesigned with leading companies and financial institutions to translate geospatial data into actionable insights
Part of Forests
MapBuilder
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectMapBuilder is an easy-to-use tool where you can combine your own datasets with WRI's cutting-edge data and mapping analysis tools.
Part of Forests
Forest Atlases
Visit ProjectThe Forest Atlases are online platforms that help countries better manage their forest resources by combining government data with the latest forest monitoring technology.
Part of Forests
Open Timber Portal
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Open Timber Portal (OTP) promotes compliance with legal requirements in timber harvest and trade by compiling information from governments, private sector and third-party forest monitors in producer countries.
Part of Forest Legality