ISeeChange is a community engagement and data platform that enables residents to report real-time weather impacts, such as extreme heat and flooding, without requiring a dedicated app. By aggregating local experiences, the platform helps cities monitor climate change effects and develop targeted resilience strategies.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Cities often lack real-time, localized data on the impacts of extreme weather events, hindering their ability to develop effective and responsive climate resilience strategies. Traditional methods of gathering this data can be slow, resource-intensive, and may not capture the nuances of how climate change affects individual communities.
Solution
ISeeChange is a community-based platform that enables residents to report their experiences with weather and climate impacts, such as flooding and extreme heat, creating a real-time stream of localized data. Users can submit observations and photos through the ISeeChange mobile app or website, detailing how weather events are affecting their daily lives. These reports are then paired with weather data and satellite imagery to identify trends and patterns. The aggregated data provides cities and researchers with insights needed to monitor climate change effects, improve climate models, and develop targeted resilience solutions.
Target Audience
The primary users are city governments, urban planners, climate researchers, and community organizations seeking to understand and address the local impacts of climate change.
Features
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) and web platform for submitting weather and climate observations
- Location-based reporting to capture localized impacts
- Integration with weather data and satellite imagery for comprehensive analysis
- Community forum for users to share experiences and connect with others
- Data visualization tools for identifying trends and patterns
- API access for researchers and city planners to integrate ISeeChange data into their own systems