Climate crises are inherently geographic. Risk of flooding, sea level rise, extreme heat, and drought all depend on where you live. Yet, many of the places where people most vulnerable to climate change live are not represented on the map, and communities and decision-makers do not have reliable data to use to mitigate risk. As migration and forced displacement become a painful reality due to political and economic issues, data about how cities are able to cope with this phenomenon becomes imperative.

In this peer exchange we discuss the challenges cities face to address these challenges, with a focus on the use of geographical information for decision making. We reflect on the technical, social and ethical challenges organizations and local governments face based on several experiences around the world. The space aims to convene a group of practitioners that are able to reflect on these matters globally and locally.