A climate risk analysis identifies how climate change, such as flooding, erosion and landslides, could affect buildings and infrastructure. The analysis is used to understand risks and make better decisions.
What is a climate risk analysis?
A climate risk assessment is an analysis of how climate-related risks affect an area, a property or a portfolio.
It is used to identify
- risk areas
- vulnerable properties
- future risks
What climate risks are analyzed?
Common climate risks are:
flooding
- high water levels
- torrential rain
- rising seas
erosion
- land disappearing along water
landslides and avalanches
- unstable soil
- impact of precipitation
How is a climate risk analysis done?
A climate risk analysis is based on combining several data sources:
- property information
- elevation data
- climate data
- hydrological data
GIS is used to analyze how these factors interact.
Climate risk analysis at property level
Analysis can show
- properties in flood zones
- buildings in risk areas
- impact on portfolios
Who uses climate risk analysis?
Banks
Analyzing risk in credit portfolios
Insurance companies
Assessing risk exposure
Property owners
Planning investments
Community building
Planning climate adaptation
Why is climate risk analysis important?
Climate risk analysis makes it possible to:
- reduce risk
- plan actions
- make better investment decisions
Executive summary
Climate risk analysis helps organizations understand how climate change affects buildings and infrastructure. By combining data and geographical analysis, risks can be identified and managed.
Want to know more?
Want to analyze climate risks in your business?
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About Metria
Metria are experts in real estate information and geographic data. We offer digital solutions and services in GIS, remote sensing, geodata and real estate information to support analysis and decision-making.
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About Metria
Metria offers digital solutions and services in GIS, geodata, real estate information. Our offer covers the entire chain from identifying the customer's needs for geodata, real estate and business information to collecting, analyzing and visualizing data to create insights that lead to smarter, safer and greener decisions.
Since spring 2022, Metria has been part of Spir Group, a Nordic group with approximately 260 employees in Norway and Sweden.
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