What we did

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides the world’s most authoritative scientific assessments on climate change, its impacts, and potential response options.

To strengthen access to and usability of these data resources, HabitatSeven supported the IPCC in advancing the design, architecture, and delivery of high-resolution climate information.

This effort aimed to ensure that complex scientific findings are made available in a form that enables policymakers, practitioners, and the public to integrate climate risk considerations into sustainable development, adaptation, and investment planning.

 

 

User research and strategy

Consultations with Member States, technical experts, and institutional partners highlighted a persistent challenge: the difficulty of accessing and interpreting localized climate information in ways that are relevant to decision-making. In response, the IPCC data platform was developed to provide clear, user-friendly visualization of high-resolution projections through interactive maps, graphs, and downloadable data products. By bridging scientific rigor with accessibility, the platform advances the IPCC’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and evidence-based policymaking in support of global climate resilience.

 

 

 

 

UX Design

In advancing the accessibility of scientific knowledge, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) applies design principles that translate complex geophysical processes into clear, human-centred visual experiences. For the IPCC, the design language draws inspiration from the dynamic forces of the climate itself, employing motion, and spatial depth to represent global aspirations for a safer climatic system.

 

 

Integrated Design System

The integrated design system extends across the platform’s homepage, mapping tools, and analytical dashboards, ensuring consistency and ease of navigation. This approach reflects the IPCC’s commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and transparency in communicating scientific knowledge that supports global climate resilience and disaster-risk reduction.

 

 

Full stack development

A web stack was used that included MySQL for storing all the data and a robust WordPress integration with critical layers of security.