This episode talks about the importance of data for climate change risk assessment and preparing for adversity caused by Climate Change; risk levels can be assessed using vulnerability, exposure, and hazard data. Further, into the episode, the importance of quantitative and qualitative data is also discussed to ensure a holistic risk assessment. Dr. Bapon is Chair of the CODATA Task Group on FAIR-DRR. Ilan Kelman is a Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England, and a Professor II at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His overall research interest links disasters and health, integrating climate change into both.