Better mapping of human settlements to support crisis management operations

Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 09:00 in Earth & Climate

When a major disaster strikes in remote parts of the world, knowing if the area is populated, and how densely, is crucial for the effective organisation of humanitarian operations. The Global Human...

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