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Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation
Are we making the most of the massive amounts of data our satellites provide on our atmosphere, marine environment and land? How do we turn what we see into decisive policies?
Contrary to common belief, there is still a lack of information on where and under what conditions many people live, especially in developing countries.
The migration of inhabitants from the countryside to urban settlements continually modifies the shape of towns and territories making this dynamic process difficult to monitor. The Global Human Settlement Layer can automatically monitor human presence from space.
Find out more about the Global Human Settlements Layer.