Tools | U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Tools are available to help you manage your climate-related risks and opportunities, and to help guide you in building resilience to extreme events. Browse the list below, or filter by topic and/or tool functionality in the boxes above. To expand your results, click the Clear Filters link.

Annual Greenhouse Gas Index

Compare the total warming effect of heat-trapping gases in Earth's atmosphere to their level in 1990.

Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program—Community Edition (BenMAP-CE)

Estimate the health impacts and economic value of changes in air quality with this downloadable software. Training resources can help new users document the potential benefits of community efforts to improve air quality.

CarbonTracker

Access outputs, inputs, and/or code for this carbon dioxide measuring and modeling system that tracks sources and sinks around the globe.

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange (CAKE)

Access adaptation case studies, virtual library resources, a directory of adaptation practitioners, and a database of relevant tools on this comprehensive website. Users can also participate in community forums or contribute resources.

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal

Explore questions related to climate change impacts on human health through this online database of global scientific literature on the topic.

Climate Inspector

Explore maps showing projected changes in temperature or precipitation for any location on the globe for four different emissions trajectories. View or download maps, trend data, or projected annual cycle data.

Cryosphere Now

Access an array of graphic products that show the current or recent state of Earth's ice.

Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS)

View and download satellite data showing near real-time active fire locations worldwide.

Giovanni—Geospatial Interactive Online Visualization and Analysis Infrastructure

Use this web app to visualize, analyze, and access vast amounts of earth science remote sensing data.

Hazards Mapper and HazPop Mobile App

This online mapping application—along with an accompanying mobile app—was designed for those needing a quick assessment of the potential dangers posed by a major hazardous event or developing emergency.

Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration

Wetland restoration projects can use this methodology to help them estimate and document net greenhouse gas emission reductions and removals resulting from their project activities.

NASA Disasters Mapping Portal

Find news, maps, and apps on recent Earth science disasters including information on response, recovery, and early warning systems.

North American Seasonal Fire Assessment and Outlook

Wildland fire managers can use this outlook product to aid strategic planning efforts for the movement and mobilization of fire suppression resources among Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

POWER Project Services Platform

NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) project offers user communities data for solar and wind powered renewable energy systems, estimated building energy efficiency, and agroclimatology for crop models.

Probable Futures

Find interactive maps, science, historical context, and stories to help everyone envision a range of potential climate futures.

Reef Resilience Toolkit

Marine managers and practitioners from around the world use this site to learn the basics of reef resilience and access syntheses of recent science. The site serves as a gateway to the Reef Resilience Network, where practitioners can share ideas, experiences, and expertise.