CDP Launches AI Tool to Help Local Governments Plan Climate Action

CDP has launched a new AI-powered tool to help cities, states, and regions turn climate risk data into clear plans and possible funded projects.

The tool is called the Adaptation & Action Explorer. It uses CDP’s local government disclosure data, Google Earth Engine climate maps, and AI tools on Google Cloud. It was developed with support from Google.org’s Fellowship program.

The goal is to help local governments better understand climate risks such as floods, extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and other hazards. It also helps users see which sectors and groups of people may be most at risk.

The platform uses data from more than 1,000 subnational governments in over 80 countries. These places together represent about 16% of the world’s population. The article also says more than 94% of governments reporting through CDP said they were affected by climate hazards in 2025.

For city leaders, the main challenge is not only knowing the risks. They also need to turn that information into plans that funders, investors, development banks, and partners can understand.

The new platform is meant to make that easier. Users can compare climate hazards by location, look at adaptation plans, review actions already in progress, and find projects that may need money or support.

For investors and development finance groups, the tool could make local climate projects easier to see and assess. Many cities know what they need, but they may not have the time, tools, or technical staff to turn those needs into strong funding proposals.

The larger test will be whether tools like this can help move climate planning from reports into real projects. CDP’s new tool gives local governments a clearer way to connect climate data with action. The next step is turning that action into funding.