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/**
* Climate Impact Assessment
* Comprehensive climate change impact analysis and adaptation planning
*/
export class ClimateImpactAssessment {
constructor() {
this.climateIndicators = {
temperature: {
current: null,
historical: null,
projected: null,
threshold: { warning: 1.5, critical: 2.0 }, // °C above pre-industrial
unit: '°C'
},
precipitation: {
current: null,
historical: null,
projected: null,
threshold: { warning: 20, critical: 40 }, // % change
unit: 'mm'
},
seaLevel: {
current: null,
historical: null,
projected: null,
threshold: { warning: 0.3, critical: 0.6 }, // meters
unit: 'm'
},
extremeEvents: {
heatwaves: { frequency: 0, intensity: 0 },
droughts: { frequency: 0, severity: 0 },
floods: { frequency: 0, magnitude: 0 },
storms: { frequency: 0, intensity: 0 }
}
};
this.vulnerabilitySectors = {
agriculture: {
indicators: ['temperature', 'precipitation', 'extremeEvents'],
sensitivity: 'high',
adaptiveCapacity: 'medium'
},
water: {
indicators: ['precipitation', 'temperature', 'extremeEvents'],
sensitivity: 'high',
adaptiveCapacity: 'low'
},
coastal: {
indicators: ['seaLevel', 'storms', 'temperature'],
sensitivity: 'very_high',
adaptiveCapacity: 'low'
},
urban: {
indicators: ['temperature', 'precipitation', 'extremeEvents'],
sensitivity: 'medium',
adaptiveCapacity: 'high'
},
ecosystems: {
indicators: ['temperature', 'precipitation', 'extremeEvents'],
sensitivity: 'very_high',
adaptiveCapacity: 'very_low'
},
health: {
indicators: ['temperature', 'extremeEvents', 'precipitation'],
sensitivity: 'high',
adaptiveCapacity: 'medium'
}
};
this.adaptationStrategies = {
agriculture: [
'Drought-resistant crop varieties',
'Improved irrigation systems',
'Crop diversification',
'Soil conservation practices',
'Climate-smart agriculture techniques'
],
water: [
'Water conservation measures',
'Rainwater harvesting',
'Groundwater management',
'Water recycling systems',
'Drought preparedness plans'
],
coastal: [
'Sea wall construction',
'Mangrove restoration',
'Managed retreat strategies',
'Early warning systems',
'Coastal zone planning'
],
urban: [
'Green infrastructure',
'Heat island mitigation',
'Flood management systems',
'Building codes adaptation',
'Emergency preparedness'
],
ecosystems: [
'Protected area expansion',
'Habitat connectivity',
'Species conservation',
'Ecosystem restoration',
'Assisted migration'
],
health: [
'Heat wave preparedness',
'Disease surveillance',
'Healthcare system strengthening',
'Public health education',
'Vulnerable population protection'
]
};
}
/**
* Assess climate impact for a location
*/
async assessClimateImpact(location, timeframe = '2050', sectors = null) {
try {
console.log('🌡️ Starting climate impact assessment...');
// Get climate data for location
const climateData = await this.getClimateData(location, timeframe);
// Analyze climate indicators
const indicatorAnalysis = this.analyzeClimateIndicators(climateData);
// Assess vulnerability by sector
const sectorsToAnalyze = sectors || Object.keys(this.vulnerabilitySectors);
const vulnerabilityAssessment = this.assessVulnerability(indicatorAnalysis, sectorsToAnalyze);
// Calculate overall risk
const riskAssessment = this.calculateOverallRisk(vulnerabilityAssessment);
// Generate adaptation recommendations
const adaptationPlan = this.generateAdaptationPlan(vulnerabilityAssessment, sectorsToAnalyze);
// Create impact timeline
const impactTimeline = this.createImpactTimeline(climateData, timeframe);
// Generate economic impact estimates
const economicImpact = this.estimateEconomicImpact(vulnerabilityAssessment);
const assessment = {
timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
location: location,
timeframe: timeframe,
climateData: climateData,
indicatorAnalysis: indicatorAnalysis,
vulnerabilityAssessment: vulnerabilityAssessment,
riskAssessment: riskAssessment,
adaptationPlan: adaptationPlan,
impactTimeline: impactTimeline,
economicImpact: economicImpact,
confidence: this.calculateConfidence(climateData),
dataSource: climateData.source || 'Climate Models',
lastUpdated: new Date().toISOString()
};
console.log('✅ Climate impact assessment completed');
return assessment;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Climate impact assessment failed:', error);
throw new Error(`Climate impact assessment failed: ${error.message}`);
}
}
/**
* Get climate data for location and timeframe
*/
async getClimateData(location, timeframe) {
// In a real implementation, this would call climate APIs
// For now, generate realistic projections based on location
console.log('🌐 Fetching climate data for:', location, timeframe);
// Simulate API delay
await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 800));
return this.generateClimateProjections(location, timeframe);
}
/**
* Generate climate projections based on location
*/
generateClimateProjections(location, timeframe) {
const locationLower = location.toLowerCase();
const year = parseInt(timeframe) || 2050;
const yearsFromNow = year - new Date().getFullYear();
// Base climate data (current approximate values)
let baseTemp = 15; // Global average
let basePrecip = 1000; // mm/year
let baseSeaLevel = 0; // current level
// Adjust base values by location
if (locationLower.includes('arctic') || locationLower.includes('polar')) {
baseTemp = -10;
basePrecip = 400;
} else if (locationLower.includes('tropical') || locationLower.includes('equator')) {
baseTemp = 26;
basePrecip = 2000;
} else if (locationLower.includes('desert') || locationLower.includes('arid')) {
baseTemp = 25;
basePrecip = 200;
} else if (locationLower.includes('temperate') || locationLower.includes('europe')) {
baseTemp = 12;
basePrecip = 800;
} else if (locationLower.includes('coastal') || locationLower.includes('island')) {
baseTemp = 18;
basePrecip = 1200;
}
// Calculate projections based on timeframe
const tempIncrease = (yearsFromNow / 30) * 1.5; // 1.5°C by 2050
const precipChange = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 0.4 * (yearsFromNow / 30); // ±20% by 2050
const seaLevelRise = (yearsFromNow / 30) * 0.3; // 30cm by 2050
// Generate extreme events based on warming
const extremeMultiplier = 1 + (tempIncrease / 2);
return {
location: location,
timeframe: timeframe,
temperature: {
current: baseTemp,
historical: baseTemp - 0.8, // Pre-industrial baseline
projected: baseTemp + tempIncrease,
change: tempIncrease,
confidence: 85
},
precipitation: {
current: basePrecip,
historical: basePrecip,
projected: basePrecip * (1 + precipChange),
change: precipChange * 100, // percentage
confidence: 70
},
seaLevel: {
current: 0,
historical: -0.2, // 20cm below current
projected: seaLevelRise,
change: seaLevelRise,
confidence: 75
},
extremeEvents: {
heatwaves: {
frequency: Math.round(2 * extremeMultiplier),
intensity: Math.round(35 + tempIncrease * 2),
confidence: 80
},
droughts: {
frequency: Math.round(1.5 * extremeMultiplier),
severity: Math.round(3 + tempIncrease),
confidence: 70
},
floods: {
frequency: Math.round(1.8 * extremeMultiplier),
magnitude: Math.round(150 + Math.abs(precipChange) * 100),
confidence: 65
},
storms: {
frequency: Math.round(3 * extremeMultiplier),
intensity: Math.round(120 + tempIncrease * 5),
confidence: 60
}
},
source: 'Climate Model Projections',
scenario: 'RCP4.5', // Representative Concentration Pathway
timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
};
}
/**
* Analyze climate indicators
*/
analyzeClimateIndicators(climateData) {
const analysis = {};
// Temperature analysis
const tempChange = climateData.temperature.change;
analysis.temperature = {
change: tempChange,
status: tempChange < 1.5 ? 'moderate' : tempChange < 2.0 ? 'high' : 'critical',
impact: this.getTemperatureImpact(tempChange),
confidence: climateData.temperature.confidence
};
// Precipitation analysis
const precipChange = Math.abs(climateData.precipitation.change);
analysis.precipitation = {
change: climateData.precipitation.change,
status: precipChange < 10 ? 'low' : precipChange < 25 ? 'moderate' : 'high',
impact: this.getPrecipitationImpact(climateData.precipitation.change),
confidence: climateData.precipitation.confidence
};
// Sea level analysis
const seaLevelChange = climateData.seaLevel.change;
analysis.seaLevel = {
change: seaLevelChange,
status: seaLevelChange < 0.2 ? 'low' : seaLevelChange < 0.5 ? 'moderate' : 'high',
impact: this.getSeaLevelImpact(seaLevelChange),
confidence: climateData.seaLevel.confidence
};
// Extreme events analysis
analysis.extremeEvents = {};
Object.keys(climateData.extremeEvents).forEach(event => {
const eventData = climateData.extremeEvents[event];
analysis.extremeEvents[event] = {
frequency: eventData.frequency,
intensity: eventData.intensity || eventData.severity || eventData.magnitude,
status: this.getExtremeEventStatus(event, eventData),
impact: this.getExtremeEventImpact(event, eventData),
confidence: eventData.confidence
};
});
return analysis;
}
getTemperatureImpact(change) {
if (change < 1.0) return 'Minimal impact on most systems';
if (change < 1.5) return 'Moderate impacts on agriculture and ecosystems';
if (change < 2.0) return 'Significant impacts across multiple sectors';
return 'Severe and widespread impacts, potential system collapse';
}
getPrecipitationImpact(change) {
const absChange = Math.abs(change);
if (absChange < 5) return 'Minor changes in water availability';
if (absChange < 15) return 'Moderate impacts on water resources';
if (absChange < 25) return 'Significant water stress or flooding risks';
return change > 0 ? 'Severe flooding and infrastructure damage' : 'Extreme drought and water scarcity';
}
getSeaLevelImpact(change) {
if (change < 0.1) return 'Minimal coastal impacts';
if (change < 0.3) return 'Moderate coastal erosion and flooding';
if (change < 0.6) return 'Significant coastal infrastructure at risk';
return 'Severe coastal flooding, potential displacement';
}
getExtremeEventStatus(event, data) {
const frequency = data.frequency || 0;
if (frequency <= 1) return 'low';
if (frequency <= 3) return 'moderate';
return 'high';
}
getExtremeEventImpact(event, data) {
const impacts = {
heatwaves: 'Increased heat-related health risks and energy demand',
droughts: 'Water scarcity and agricultural productivity loss',
floods: 'Infrastructure damage and displacement risks',
storms: 'Property damage and economic disruption'
};
return impacts[event] || 'Various sectoral impacts';
}
/**
* Assess vulnerability by sector
*/
assessVulnerability(indicatorAnalysis, sectors) {
const assessment = {};
sectors.forEach(sector => {
const sectorConfig = this.vulnerabilitySectors[sector];
if (!sectorConfig) return;
let exposureScore = 0;
let sensitivityScore = this.getSensitivityScore(sectorConfig.sensitivity);
let adaptiveCapacityScore = this.getAdaptiveCapacityScore(sectorConfig.adaptiveCapacity);
// Calculate exposure based on relevant indicators
sectorConfig.indicators.forEach(indicator => {
if (indicatorAnalysis[indicator]) {
exposureScore += this.getExposureScore(indicatorAnalysis[indicator]);
}
});
exposureScore = exposureScore / sectorConfig.indicators.length;
// Calculate vulnerability (exposure + sensitivity - adaptive capacity)
const vulnerabilityScore = (exposureScore + sensitivityScore - adaptiveCapacityScore) / 2;
assessment[sector] = {
exposure: Math.round(exposureScore),
sensitivity: Math.round(sensitivityScore),
adaptiveCapacity: Math.round(adaptiveCapacityScore),
vulnerability: Math.round(Math.max(0, Math.min(100, vulnerabilityScore))),
riskLevel: this.getRiskLevel(vulnerabilityScore),
keyThreats: this.getKeyThreats(sector, indicatorAnalysis),
priority: this.getPriority(vulnerabilityScore)
};
});
return assessment;
}
getSensitivityScore(sensitivity) {
const scores = {
'very_low': 20,
'low': 35,
'medium': 50,
'high': 70,
'very_high': 85
};
return scores[sensitivity] || 50;
}
getAdaptiveCapacityScore(capacity) {
const scores = {
'very_low': 20,
'low': 35,
'medium': 50,
'high': 70,
'very_high': 85
};
return scores[capacity] || 50;
}
getExposureScore(indicatorAnalysis) {
const statusScores = {
'low': 25,
'moderate': 50,
'high': 75,
'critical': 90
};
return statusScores[indicatorAnalysis.status] || 50;
}
getRiskLevel(vulnerabilityScore) {
if (vulnerabilityScore < 30) return 'Low';
if (vulnerabilityScore < 50) return 'Medium';
if (vulnerabilityScore < 70) return 'High';
return 'Very High';
}
getKeyThreats(sector, indicatorAnalysis) {
const threats = [];
if (indicatorAnalysis.temperature?.status === 'high' || indicatorAnalysis.temperature?.status === 'critical') {
threats.push('Rising temperatures');
}
if (Math.abs(indicatorAnalysis.precipitation?.change || 0) > 15) {
threats.push(indicatorAnalysis.precipitation.change > 0 ? 'Increased flooding' : 'Increased drought');
}
if (indicatorAnalysis.seaLevel?.status === 'moderate' || indicatorAnalysis.seaLevel?.status === 'high') {
threats.push('Sea level rise');
}
Object.keys(indicatorAnalysis.extremeEvents || {}).forEach(event => {
if (indicatorAnalysis.extremeEvents[event].status === 'high') {
threats.push(`Increased ${event}`);
}
});
return threats.slice(0, 3); // Top 3 threats
}
getPriority(vulnerabilityScore) {
if (vulnerabilityScore >= 70) return 'Critical';
if (vulnerabilityScore >= 50) return 'High';
if (vulnerabilityScore >= 30) return 'Medium';
return 'Low';
}
/**
* Calculate overall risk assessment
*/
calculateOverallRisk(vulnerabilityAssessment) {
const sectors = Object.keys(vulnerabilityAssessment);
if (sectors.length === 0) return { level: 'Unknown', score: 0 };
let totalVulnerability = 0;
let criticalSectors = 0;
let highRiskSectors = 0;
sectors.forEach(sector => {
const assessment = vulnerabilityAssessment[sector];
totalVulnerability += assessment.vulnerability;
if (assessment.riskLevel === 'Very High') criticalSectors++;
else if (assessment.riskLevel === 'High') highRiskSectors++;
});
const averageVulnerability = totalVulnerability / sectors.length;
let overallRisk;
if (criticalSectors > 0 || averageVulnerability >= 70) {
overallRisk = 'Very High';
} else if (highRiskSectors > 1 || averageVulnerability >= 50) {
overallRisk = 'High';
} else if (averageVulnerability >= 30) {
overallRisk = 'Medium';
} else {
overallRisk = 'Low';
}
return {
level: overallRisk,
score: Math.round(averageVulnerability),
criticalSectors: criticalSectors,
highRiskSectors: highRiskSectors,
mostVulnerable: this.getMostVulnerableSectors(vulnerabilityAssessment),
summary: this.generateRiskSummary(overallRisk, criticalSectors, highRiskSectors)
};
}
getMostVulnerable(vulnerabilityAssessment) {
return Object.keys(vulnerabilityAssessment)
.sort((a, b) => vulnerabilityAssessment[b].vulnerability - vulnerabilityAssessment[a].vulnerability)
.slice(0, 3);
}
getMostVulnerableSectors(vulnerabilityAssessment) {
return Object.entries(vulnerabilityAssessment)
.sort(([,a], [,b]) => b.vulnerability - a.vulnerability)
.slice(0, 3)
.map(([sector, data]) => ({
sector,
vulnerability: data.vulnerability,
riskLevel: data.riskLevel
}));
}
generateRiskSummary(overallRisk, criticalSectors, highRiskSectors) {
if (overallRisk === 'Very High') {
return `Critical climate risks identified. ${criticalSectors} sectors face severe impacts requiring immediate action.`;
} else if (overallRisk === 'High') {
return `Significant climate risks present. ${highRiskSectors} sectors require priority adaptation measures.`;
} else if (overallRisk === 'Medium') {
return 'Moderate climate risks. Proactive adaptation planning recommended.';
} else {
return 'Low climate risks currently. Continue monitoring and preparedness.';
}
}
/**
* Generate adaptation plan
*/
generateAdaptationPlan(vulnerabilityAssessment, sectors) {
const plan = {
immediate: [], // 0-2 years
shortTerm: [], // 2-5 years
longTerm: [], // 5+ years
crossCutting: []
};
sectors.forEach(sector => {
const assessment = vulnerabilityAssessment[sector];
if (!assessment) return;
const strategies = this.adaptationStrategies[sector] || [];
if (assessment.priority === 'Critical') {
plan.immediate.push({
sector: sector,
strategy: strategies[0] || 'Emergency response planning',
priority: 'Critical',
timeframe: '0-2 years',
cost: 'High',
effectiveness: 'High'
});
} else if (assessment.priority === 'High') {
plan.shortTerm.push({
sector: sector,
strategy: strategies[1] || 'Adaptation infrastructure',
priority: 'High',
timeframe: '2-5 years',
cost: 'Medium',
effectiveness: 'High'
});
} else {
plan.longTerm.push({
sector: sector,
strategy: strategies[2] || 'Long-term resilience building',
priority: 'Medium',
timeframe: '5+ years',
cost: 'Low',
effectiveness: 'Medium'
});
}
});
// Add cross-cutting strategies
plan.crossCutting = [
{
strategy: 'Climate monitoring and early warning systems',
sectors: 'All',
timeframe: '1-3 years',
priority: 'High'
},
{
strategy: 'Community education and awareness programs',
sectors: 'All',
timeframe: '0-2 years',
priority: 'Medium'
},
{
strategy: 'Policy and regulatory framework development',
sectors: 'All',
timeframe: '2-5 years',
priority: 'High'
}
];
return plan;
}
/**
* Create impact timeline
*/
createImpactTimeline(climateData, targetYear) {
const currentYear = new Date().getFullYear();
const timeline = [];
// Create milestones every 5 years
for (let year = currentYear + 5; year <= parseInt(targetYear); year += 5) {
const progress = (year - currentYear) / (parseInt(targetYear) - currentYear);
timeline.push({
year: year,
temperature: Math.round((climateData.temperature.current +
climateData.temperature.change * progress) * 10) / 10,
precipitation: Math.round(climateData.precipitation.current *
(1 + climateData.precipitation.change / 100 * progress)),
seaLevel: Math.round(climateData.seaLevel.change * progress * 100) / 100,
keyImpacts: this.getTimelineImpacts(year, progress)
});
}
return timeline;
}
getTimelineImpacts(year, progress) {
const impacts = [];
if (progress > 0.3) {
impacts.push('Increased frequency of extreme weather events');
}
if (progress > 0.5) {
impacts.push('Significant ecosystem shifts begin');
impacts.push('Agricultural productivity changes');
}
if (progress > 0.7) {
impacts.push('Coastal infrastructure increasingly at risk');
impacts.push('Water resource stress intensifies');
}
if (progress > 0.9) {
impacts.push('Major adaptation measures required');
impacts.push('Economic impacts become substantial');
}
return impacts;
}
/**
* Estimate economic impact
*/
estimateEconomicImpact(vulnerabilityAssessment) {
let totalImpact = 0;
const sectorImpacts = {};
// Rough economic impact estimates (% of GDP)
const impactFactors = {
agriculture: 0.15,
water: 0.08,
coastal: 0.12,
urban: 0.20,
ecosystems: 0.05,
health: 0.10
};
Object.keys(vulnerabilityAssessment).forEach(sector => {
const vulnerability = vulnerabilityAssessment[sector].vulnerability;
const factor = impactFactors[sector] || 0.05;
const impact = (vulnerability / 100) * factor * 100; // % of GDP
sectorImpacts[sector] = {
impact: Math.round(impact * 100) / 100,
description: this.getEconomicImpactDescription(sector, impact)
};
totalImpact += impact;
});
return {
totalImpact: Math.round(totalImpact * 100) / 100,
sectorImpacts: sectorImpacts,
adaptationCost: Math.round(totalImpact * 0.3 * 100) / 100, // ~30% of damage cost
benefitCostRatio: 3.2, // Typical adaptation benefit-cost ratio
description: this.getOverallEconomicDescription(totalImpact)
};
}
getEconomicImpactDescription(sector, impact) {
if (impact < 0.5) return 'Minimal economic impact expected';
if (impact < 1.0) return 'Moderate economic losses likely';
if (impact < 2.0) return 'Significant economic impacts anticipated';
return 'Severe economic consequences expected';
}
getOverallEconomicDescription(totalImpact) {
if (totalImpact < 1.0) return 'Low overall economic impact';
if (totalImpact < 3.0) return 'Moderate economic consequences';
if (totalImpact < 6.0) return 'Significant economic impacts';
return 'Severe economic disruption expected';
}
/**
* Calculate confidence in assessment
*/
calculateConfidence(climateData) {
let confidence = 75; // Base confidence
// Adjust based on data quality
const indicators = ['temperature', 'precipitation', 'seaLevel'];
indicators.forEach(indicator => {
if (climateData[indicator]?.confidence) {
confidence += (climateData[indicator].confidence - 75) * 0.2;
}
});
// Reduce confidence for longer timeframes
const year = parseInt(climateData.timeframe) || 2050;
const yearsOut = year - new Date().getFullYear();
if (yearsOut > 30) confidence -= 10;
if (yearsOut > 50) confidence -= 15;
return Math.max(50, Math.min(95, Math.round(confidence)));
}
}
// Create singleton instance
export const climateImpactAssessment = new ClimateImpactAssessment();
// Export main assessment function
export const assessClimateImpact = async (location, timeframe, sectors) => {
try {
return await climateImpactAssessment.assessClimateImpact(location, timeframe, sectors);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Climate impact assessment error:', error);
throw error;
}
};
export default climateImpactAssessment;