FAQ

The atlas contains a map viewer, statistics, map explanations and stories about Curaçao. In the map viewer, you immediately see all the maps that are available. The map explanations explain the maps in the viewer and help you use them. The stories let you experience what climate change means for Curaçao and why it is important to prepare the island for its possible consequences.

The viewer provides access to various maps to show how climate change may impact your area, focussing on flooding and heat. The basic maps give information on topics such as soil, vegetation, geology, mangrove and riverbeds.  Specific areas can be viewed by zooming in or by using the search function to search for a specific location.

Did you select one or more map layers in the left-hand box? Then click on “View map layers” in the upper right-hand corner. A box will pop up enabling you to select a climate scenario. You can compare the current climate with four scenarios: the “Low” scenario, featuring a limited change in climate, and the “High” scenario, in which the climate changes significantly for 2050 and for 2100. The grey fields underneath each map layer indicate the scenarios available for that specific map. Do you not see a map while you have clicked on it? It is likely that the map is not available for the scenario you have selected. Try selecting the current climate or another scenario.

The map explanations provide background information for the maps that are shown in the map viewer. They tell you what you see on the maps and help you to get to work with the information. The atlas comprises different map explanations, such as “Land surface temperature”, “Coral reef health”, “Future coastlines” and “River discharges”. To access the map explanations, click on the tab in the menu bar. Also, you can click on the “more information” button beneath the legend on the right side of the screen to go the map explanations.

The statistics are based on the results of a workshop for the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA). This workshop was held in autumn 2022 by CAS Foundation (Climate Adaptation Services) and EcoVision N.V. You can read the report of this workshop via the link in the statistics.

To download a map image in PDF format, click on the printer icon in the map viewer. To retrieve GIS files, please use the form under the “Download Data” tab.

Yes, data from KlimaKòrsou be used for other purposes. As KlimaKòrsou features open data, government bodies and private parties may use the information in external applications, such as risk dialogues. Are you using data from KlimaKòrsou? This data is covered by the Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0). This means that its source must be credited by quoting “KlimaKòrsou, 2024”. In addition, we suggest referring to the underlying data source. To find out which organisation has developed the map, see the source beneath the legend.

The maps in the atlas are intended to get some perception of the scope of climate effects, and to place the issue of climate adaptation on the political agenda. As the maps provide a first impression, they do not warrant local decision-making. Consequently, the research institutes and CAS decline any responsibility for the consequences of assumptions based on texts or maps from KlimaKòrsou.

The maps from KlimaKòrsou have been developed by several research institutes. To find out which party has developed the map, click on the “More information” button in each map layer. You will find this button on the right-hand side, in the “View map layers” box under the legend. In addition, you can read more about the developers of the atlas under the “About us” tab.