DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
WaterWorld is a web-based policy support resource designed to analyse water resources, hydrological baselines and water-related risks under current conditions and alternative land-use and climate scenarios. It supports assessment of intended and unintended impacts of land and water policies at local, national and global scales.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
WaterWorld uses process-based hydrological modelling with global and regional spatial datasets, including remote-sensing-derived layers, to run baseline and scenario analyses for climate and land-use change. Outputs are delivered through a web interface and can be exported for use in other analytical tools and geospatial platforms.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
WaterWorld is used by public institutions, researchers and technical analysts involved in water resources assessment, water security and land-use policy analysis at multiple scales.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
WaterWorld provides free access for non-commercial and research use through account registration, while advanced usage and dedicated deployments are offered under licence
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
WaterWorld has been applied in a wide range of policy and research contexts to support baseline and scenario analysis of water quantity, erosion risk and water-related ecosystem services under land-use and climate change scenarios. Public documentation presents numerous global and regional application examples across sectors such as land management, conservation, and infrastructure planning.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
BirdLife International; Conservation International; CGIAR; The Nature Conservancy; UNEP-WCMC; World Bank; UNDP; WWF; Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
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