Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered GIS for proactive disaster resilience in a changing climate

Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of disasters, highlighting the limitations of existing disaster response mechanisms. To address these gaps, this study investigates the potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with Geographi...

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Main Authors: Justin Diehr, Ayorinde Ogunyiola, Oluwabunmi Dada
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-04-01
Series:Annals of GIS
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475683.2025.2473596
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description Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of disasters, highlighting the limitations of existing disaster response mechanisms. To address these gaps, this study investigates the potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance disaster management and resilience. This research explored the question: What are the key challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI, ML, and GIS for disaster preparedness and response? Using a systematic review of 71 empirical studies published between 2012 and 2024, this study identifies eight opportunities, including disaster management and risk assessment, flood risk management, landslide susceptibility prediction, innovative visualization techniques, real-time monitoring, early warning systems and efficiency in data processing and analysis. However, significant challenges remain, including data quality, model interpretability, ethical considerations, and technical limitations. The findings highlight the need for improved data governance, transparent modelling approaches, and enhanced computational frameworks to overcome these barriers. By addressing these challenges, AI, ML, and GIS integration can revolutionize disaster preparedness and response, fostering greater resilience and mitigation in the face of climate change-induced disasters.
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spelling doaj-art-dc85ed3b279f4166995bf19db01a986d2025-08-20T03:48:14ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAnnals of GIS1947-56831947-56912025-04-0131228730010.1080/19475683.2025.2473596Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered GIS for proactive disaster resilience in a changing climateJustin Diehr0Ayorinde Ogunyiola1Oluwabunmi Dada2Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Murray State University, Murray, KY, USADepartment of Political Science and Sociology, Murray State University, Murray, KY, USADepartment of Occupational Safety and Health, Murray State University, Murray, KY, USAClimate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of disasters, highlighting the limitations of existing disaster response mechanisms. To address these gaps, this study investigates the potential of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance disaster management and resilience. This research explored the question: What are the key challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI, ML, and GIS for disaster preparedness and response? Using a systematic review of 71 empirical studies published between 2012 and 2024, this study identifies eight opportunities, including disaster management and risk assessment, flood risk management, landslide susceptibility prediction, innovative visualization techniques, real-time monitoring, early warning systems and efficiency in data processing and analysis. However, significant challenges remain, including data quality, model interpretability, ethical considerations, and technical limitations. The findings highlight the need for improved data governance, transparent modelling approaches, and enhanced computational frameworks to overcome these barriers. By addressing these challenges, AI, ML, and GIS integration can revolutionize disaster preparedness and response, fostering greater resilience and mitigation in the face of climate change-induced disasters.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475683.2025.2473596Climate changeGISartificial intelligencemachine learning
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title Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered GIS for proactive disaster resilience in a changing climate
title_full Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered GIS for proactive disaster resilience in a changing climate
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title_short Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered GIS for proactive disaster resilience in a changing climate
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GIS
artificial intelligence
machine learning
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