Climate Watch

Description

Data for Climate Action

Overview

Climate Watch is an online platform that equips policymakers, researchers, media professionals, and other stakeholders with open climate data, visualizations, and resources. It enables users to gain insights into national and global progress on climate change.

Key Features

Integrated Datasets: Combines dozens of datasets for the first time, allowing analysis and comparison of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
Historical Emissions Access: Provides comprehensive historical emissions data.
Goal Alignment: Helps countries link climate targets to sustainable development objectives.
Pathway Modeling: Offers models that map new routes toward a low‑carbon, prosperous future.

User Capabilities

The free platform lets users create and share custom visualizations and comparisons of national climate commitments. By leveraging open data, it enhances transparency and accountability, supporting the Paris Agreement’s goals and delivering actionable insights for strengthening global climate action efforts.