Future-Proofing Policy

What Sets MAGNET Apart

MAGNET equips climate adaptation agencies with the data, modeling power, and collaborative tools needed to drive evidence-based policy, prioritize resources, and build public trust.

• Globally integrated, hyper-local analysis: Perform high-fidelity vulnerability assessments from regional watersheds to individual infrastructure assets using live-linked global databases and ultra-detailed LiDAR terrain.
• Comprehensive climate impact simulation: Model the full hydrological cycle — including reactive contaminant transport — to assess flooding and water quality risks under future climate scenarios.
• Data harmonization and curation: Integrate global and local datasets, including stream gauges and monitoring wells, into a centralized modeling hub — refining models with agency and partner data.
• Cyber-enabled observatories for public trust: Instantly publish models, reports, and visualizations to public observatories — supporting transparency, stakeholder engagement, and emergency coordination.
• Cloud-native and browser-based: No software to install. Access and collaborate securely from anywhere, anytime.

Pain Points and MAGNET Solutions

1. Data Fragmentation and Scientific Defensibility

The Problem: Siloed, outdated models limit defensibility and consensus.

MAGNET’s Solution: Harmonize global and local data into a single, AI-assisted modeling environment — enabling rigorous, consistent water balance analytics and scenario testing.

2. Difficulty Prioritizing Adaptation Investment

The Problem: Limited budgets and lack of system-wide analysis hinder strategic planning.

MAGNET’s Solution: Use “models in a model” to simulate interventions like LID and GI — quantifying performance and guiding investment toward maximum resilience impact.

3. Communicating Complex Risks to Policymakers and the Public

The Problem: Technical modeling is hard to translate into actionable policy.

MAGNET’s Solution: Generate interactive visualizations and professional reports. Use human-in-the-loop analysis to clearly convey system dynamics and accelerate policy adoption.

Strategic Value

MAGNET establishes a consistent, scientifically defensible foundation for evidence-based policy — enabling agencies to shift from reactive measures to proactive, cost-effective climate resilience planning across entire hydrological systems.