Mapping human settlements from space

Human population is more concentrated than ever before. However, look at how many hours and sometimes days it takes to reach a major city from a remote area.

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Education Food/Feed Infrastructure Remote Sensing Transport

Key messages from the Human Planet atlas.

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Building Crisis Infrastructure Region

Contrary to common belief, there is still a lack of information on where and under what conditions many people live, especially in developing countries.

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Citizen Crisis Safety Security