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.
Cool Cities Lab
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectCool Cities Lab is designed to help city officials mitigate extreme urban heat by using geospatial data to assess hyperlocal heat risk and identify opportunities for cooling interventions.
CityMetrics
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectCityMetrics presents open data on 60 cities worldwide for city leaders to understand and respond to local climate and equity challenges.
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
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
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
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
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
Systems Change Lab
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectMonitoring, learning from and accelerating the transformational changes required to protect both people and the planet
Part of Climate
TerraMatch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectTerraMatch connects local land restoration champions to capital and technical assistance through a trusted online system that vets their work, supports their growth, and monitors their progress.
Part of Forest and Landscape Restoration
Forest Watcher
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Forest Watcher mobile app brings the dynamic online forest monitoring and alert systems of Global Forest Watch offline and into the field
Part of Forests