Challenges in Accessing Climate Risk Data in Emerging and Developing Countries

Climate risk poses a severe global threat, causing loss of life, displacement, and economic disruption. Emerging and developing markets face added complexities, needing to balance increasing exposure with humanitarian, economic, and environmental needs. A significant challenge lies in the scarcity of reliable data which hinders informed decision-making on climate adaptation and disaster response, and deters investors from providing much-needed funding.

Geospatial data is crucial for disaster preparedness, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and humanitarian aid. It identifies vulnerable areas prone to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and cyclones, and provides insights for sustainable urban development by optimizing land use and infrastructure. Geospatial tools also track deforestation, monitor ecosystem health, and assess climate change impacts, playing a vital role in efficient disaster response and recovery efforts.

Climate risk data empowers decision-makers by providing critical insights into regional flood risks, facilitating swift and prioritized aid delivery during emergencies, and guiding investment decisions on infrastructure and land use. Investors and asset managers can integrate flood risk data into due diligence, portfolio screening, and valuation processes to make informed investment choices.

Our panel will explore these pressing issues and discuss how data and partnerships can be better leveraged to enhance access to climate risk data for stakeholders in emerging and developing countries. Hearing from speakers from Fathom, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, and more speakers TBA, our panelists will share their insights on what data is available to support climate resilience in developing countries and how investors and asset managers can better incorporate this into due diligence, portfolio screening, and the valuation process.

Arrival will be from 15:30, with the panel running from 16:00-17:30, followed by a networking discussion from 17:30-18:30.