Cooling and Shade

Quantifies the temperature-reducing benefits of urban greenery, crucial for creating cooler, more livable cities.

availability

On Demand

Now

indicator tier

Diamond

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spatial resolution

measurement frequency

measurement level

historic data availability

Forescast data availability

applicable crop types

All

applicable land type

Grassland

Conservation

Cropland

Forestry

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description

Measures the effectiveness of vegetation, such as trees and green spaces, in providing shade and lowering local temperatures. This is crucial for mitigating the urban heat island effect, reducing energy costs for cooling buildings, and enhancing human comfort and well-being in urban environments. Increasing cooling and shade contributes to creating more resilient and livable cities, especially in the face of rising global temperatures.

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