Climate Equity Indicators
The Office of Environment & Sustainability works to understand the ways the climate crisis will impact government operations, quality of life for residents of Cincinnati, and what actions are necessary to reduce these impacts. In planning for climate resilience, it becomes clear that some members of our city and neighborhoods are more vulnerable to climate threats than others. To better understand those vulnerabilities, and to help develop strategies to address this challenge, OES has partnered with the University of Cincinnati, Green Umbrella, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, and Adaptation International to develop this analysis of climate equity indicators. This work was made possible by a grant from Kapwa Consulting.
Climate Equity Indicators (PDF)
**Updated information on Cincinnati's Urban Tree Canopy is now available here. The data presented in this dashboard is the most accurate and up-to-date information to be used as the guide for neighborhood canopy coverage percentages, land cover classification, and specific areas of need.
The climate crisis acts like a risk multiplier, exploiting vulnerabilities and making existing problems worse. This report highlights key climate risks, and the geographic, social, and economic factors that should be considered in assessing vulnerability.
To find climate equity indicator information by neighborhood, select from below:
This analysis will help the City and community partners develop strategies to build a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. Many of those strategies are outlined in the Green Cincinnati Plan, including strategies such as:
- Engaging with residents to understand challenges faced in the community
- Mapping urban heat islands
- Address energy burden in low-income households
The Climate Equity Indicators report will be a foundational data set to inform the development of future Green Cincinnati Plan recommendations.