FAQ

Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness

What is PREP?

The Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness (PREP) is a public-private collaboration launched in September 2016 that seeks to improve access to useful data and empower communities and businesses to better plan for and build climate resilience. There are two key elements to PREP: the partnership itself and the online platform it supports (PREPdata). To learn more about PREP and PREPdata please visit our About page.

What is Climate Resilience?

Climate resilience is the ability of an ecosystem or human community to survive disruption and to anticipate, adapt, and flourish in the face of a changing climate.

Where do I go if I have general questions about climate change?

You may find general information about the impacts of climate change around the world at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and in the United States in the U.S. National Climate Assessment. For additional information please visit the Resources page.

How do I deal with uncertainty in planning for the future?

Although there is substantial and increasing skill at projecting future climate conditions, no climate model will ever simulate the climate system perfectly. The goal of climate projections is to help people understand significant changes and trends in climate conditions over time rather than forecast the climate the way a weather forecast makes predictions. Understanding the range of possible futures is essential to building climate resilience.

How can I get involved?

We appreciate any feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at info@prepdata.org or fill out this form.

If you would like to join PREP, please express your interest by filling out this form, describing how your organization or company could contribute to the PREP mission, and how you meet the partner criteria. During the application process, partners self-select into one of three categories: Core Partner (high level of engagement), Contributing Partner (moderate level of engagement), or Resource Partner (low level of engagement). These categories and the roles corresponding to each will be explained in greater detail during an informational session.

Who do I contact about media inquiries?

Please contact us at info@prepdata.org with “Media Inquiry” in the subject line.

PREPdata

How do I find data in PREPdata?

All data on PREPdata can be found in the Explore section. You can also find a list of climate-related data portals on the Resources page.

What if I have difficulty downloading data?

Please let us know! Contact us at info@prepdata.org with the name of the dataset and a description of your issue.

What is the recommended citation for this resource?

Data and content on PREPdata comes from our users, partner organizations, and experts within the climate resilience community. Please credit the original source and add “Accessed through PREPdata on <date>. http://prepdata.org”.

How do I get my dataset added to PREPdata?

We welcome submissions for new datasets on PREPdata. Currently we are prioritizing global and national datasets that are relevant to evaluating climate-related risks or impacts. If you would like to submit your data for consideration, please fill out this form.

How do I create a dashboard or story in PREPdata?

Users can create customized dashboards through their MyPREP account. We also welcome hearing from groups interested in developing dashboards and stories to be published on PREPdata. Contact us at info@prepdata.org if you're interested.

If you are interested in data storytelling, you may wish to try Esri Story Maps.

Which web browser should I use to explore this site?

For the best experience, we recommend using a modern web browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

May I have permission to use the content in your site?

Most of the datasets on PREPdata carry their own licenses, which you can find by going to the dataset description page. For permission to reproduce stories, please contact the author of the story.

I see an error or have a suggestion for the site. Where do I report it?

We are eager for feedback and suggestions. Please contact us at info@prepdata.org.

Disclaimer

The maps shown on this platform do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of PREP or WRI concerning the legal status of any country or territory or concerning the delimitation of frontiers or boundaries.