HelpMap Agency envisions a world where every community—regardless of capacity, geography, or income—can adapt to climate change. Adaptation is no longer a distant policy goal; it is the defining civic project of our century. To meet it, communities need open, accessible digital infrastructure that amplifies local knowledge, accelerates coordination, and builds trust during rapidly evolving crises.
We believe that the future of resilience depends on shared intelligence not isolated, proprietary systems. Residents, agencies, journalists, researchers, and responders all require a common operational picture rooted in verifiable and reliable real-time information. Our vision is to support a global commons of adaptation technology that allows communities to organize, learn, and care for one another. Adaptation must be participatory, transparent, and grounded in local cultures and concerns.
At the heart of this vision is a commitment to open source stewardship. Proprietary silos cannot meet planetary-scale challenges like climate adaptation. HelpMap Agency is dedicated to designing and sustaining the digital public goods that make resilient futures possible. Because the world ahead will demand much greater cooperation, we are building the platforms, networks, and relationships that enable communities everywhere to act together with compassion and care.