"Unveiling the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI): Assessing Climate Risks in U.S. Communities"

 

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund to introduce the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI), a dynamic tool for assessing climate-related vulnerabilities in U.S. communities. The CVI integrates 184 datasets to evaluate over 70,000 U.S. census tracts across various domains, including health, infrastructure, and extreme events. It delves into intricate factors, from housing quality to air pollution-related death rates, providing a holistic view of vulnerability.

As of October 1, 2023, the CVI highlights the most vulnerable U.S. counties:

1, John the Baptist, Louisiana

2, Iberville, Louisiana

3, Knox, Kentucky

4, Landry, Louisiana

5, Dillon, South Carolina

6, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

7, Acadia, Louisiana

8, Floyd, Kentucky

9, Jefferson, Texas

10, Whitley, Kentucky

The CVI equips communities, policymakers, and organizations with data-driven insights to proactively address vulnerabilities and enhance resilience. It evolves with the latest data, ensuring its relevance in ongoing climate resilience efforts.

Participation in the census is vital for localized insights. The CVI provides location-specific vulnerability scores, aiding effective resource allocation by policymakers, community advocates, and researchers.

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Check out with the interactive map issued  by Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M

https://map.climatevulnerabilityindex.org/map/cvi_overall/usa?mapBoundaries=Tract&mapFilter=0&reportBoundaries=Tract&geoContext=State

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