In a segment presented by Esri, journalist Kathleen Koch sits down with Jack Dangermond, president and founder of Esri, and one of the most influential people in the field of geographic information system (GIS) technology – essential to addressing the existential threats of changing climate across the globe. In a recent report on climate risk analytics from independent research firm Forrester, Esri received the highest scores possible in 9 out of 10 criteria, including “advanced data processing, visualization, and threat modeling.” This segment will discuss how GIS technology is a unifying tool for businesses, governments, and communities to understand their climate risk exposure and optimize their adaptation and mitigation strategies.

In a segment presented by Esri, Elise Labott, adjunct professor at American University, sits down with Ryan Lanclos, Esri’s director of national government and public safety solutions, to discuss the impact of our changing climate on disaster response and how geospatial technology is transforming the way communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and crises worldwide.