Spatial Data & RESEARCHED CONTENT

Risks

The world is facing a number of complex global challenges including changes in the climate system as well as changes in any biophysical and human system such as urbanisation, deforestation, biodiversity loss and more recently the rise of pandemics. Discover collections of curated data and research articles on the major risks facing South Africa. The team is continually working on providing access to up to date data and information that covers the full risk landscape of the country. 

Research Blog

Air Quality

Since the industrial revolution, episodes of poor air quality and pollution have become common phenomena in many cities across the world.

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Research Blog

Climate Change

The earth is projected to become generally warmer and drier as a result of global climate change. This blog is aimed at interrogating climate change for the Southern Hemisphere, coupled with the expected risks and vulnerabilities associated with changes in rainfall and temperature under different mitigation scenarios.

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Disasters

South Africa is at risk from a wide range of natural and technological hazards that can lead to disasters such as droughts, floods, major fires, tornadoes, major oil spills and even earthquakes.

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