DATA & RESEARCH
Open Data for Resilient Cities
We collect, manage, and share geospatial datasets that support research, education, and urban planning across Tanzania. Our open-access Climate Risk Database powers evidence-based decision making for disaster risk management.
200+
Datasets in CRD
50+
Research Projects
10+
Partner Institutions
Open
Access for All
CLIMATE RISK DATABASE
Your Gateway to Urban Resilience Data
Built on the open-source GeoNode platform and hosted at the University of Turku, the Climate Risk Database (CRD) is a geospatial data repository that supports research, education, and disaster-risk management planning.
The CRD collects open-access data from industrial training, Tanzania Urban Resilience Program (TURP) projects, and third-party contributors. All datasets meet strict quality standards for attributes, geometrical connectivity, and standardized metadata.
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Data Guidelines
THE DATA ECOSYSTEM
Who Uses & Contributes Data
Data Users
Local citizens, NGOs, urban planners, researchers, and education institutes use datasets for planning, research, and disaster management.
CRD Data Managers
Quality control specialists who validate, standardize, and publish datasets. They support providers and ensure data meets required standards.
Data Providers
Student interns, researchers, and project teams collect geospatial data from field surveys and remote sensing projects.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Advancing Urban Resilience Knowledge
Our research fosters urban resilience through novel ideas, technology, and data. We collaborate with international researchers and universities, supervise MSc students in disaster risk management, and publish findings that inform policy.
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Flood risk perception & community adaptation strategies -
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Climate-resilient infrastructure gap analysis -
Community vulnerability assessments & Urban Resilience Index
OPEN DATA TOOLS
Tools & Resources
A curated repository of open-access tools and practices for geospatial data work.
GeoNode
Open-source platform powering our Climate Risk Database for data sharing and discovery.
OpenDataKit
Mobile data collection platform for field surveys and community-based data gathering.
QGIS
Free, open-source GIS software for data editing, quality assessment, and geospatial analysis.
GET INVOLVED
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or institution — there’s a place for you in our programs. Join the next cohort or partner with us to bring geospatial innovation to your community.
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