About the Initiative

The World Risk Initiative is an independent platform advancing research and solutions on vulnerabilities, hazards, and disasters. We address risks from natural and human-induced hazards, epidemics, and climate challenges through geospatial technologies, innovative tools, and citizen science.

A key focus is strengthening multi-hazard impact-based early warning systems and anticipatory action to protect vulnerable communities and promote environmental justice.

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Experimental Lab

AI-enabled Thermal Health Early Warning System (Experimental)

Our prototype system combines rules-based science with Large Language Model (LLM) generated narratives to make heat–cold risks easier to understand.

Currently piloting in 53 cities worldwide, we calculate thermal stress using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI). Our goal is to provide clear, impact-based forecasting in a rapidly changing climate.

Trigger Calculator (Experimental)

Early Action Protocols can be complex for communities and humanitarian teams. Our Trigger Calculator aims to cut through that complexity.

We are currently testing this with Bangladesh’s National Early Action Protocol (NEAP) for Cyclone data to make anticipatory action faster and more accessible. Reach out for customized solutions.