City Solutions Toolkit: Data visualisation of emissions inventory results

The most effective means of communication and data presentation for emission inventory is through an attractive visual reference such as time trends and spatial distribution. Data visualization offers an approach that can help in making the numerical data more understandable and widereaching. There are numerous available data visualization programs and tools that are accessible online which can create various types of data presentations. However, the best gauge of the effectiveness of a visual is when it moves stakeholders to action. The focus of this module is not on the aesthetics, but instead on providing guidance on how to come up with data visualization that is clear and comprehensible without compromising data integrity and accuracy. The module gives guideline on effective emission inventory data visualization and useful rule-of-thumbs based on the experience of Clean Air Asia (CAA) in working with cities.