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The team works with nations and agencies globally across disciplines from biological science to engineering to strengthen evidence to inform action. BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 experts develop data collection technologies and produce blueprints for building datasets so you can benefit from the insights that geospatial data offers.

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Mapping tomorrow’s population distribution

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Future societies and communities
AI, big data and analytics
Health and wellbeing
Research group WorldPop, based at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载, is developing maps which can be used to predict the impact of climate change on the distribution of Earth’s population by the end of the century. The maps will provide detailed pictures of humanity by 2100, including predicted population sizes, ages and genders.

Building greener communities with satellite technology

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Future societies and communities
Space
AI, big data and analytics
Scientists at BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 are using satellite data to?assess the carbon production of plants, monitor the Earth’s health, and help create greener, healthier global communities.
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Targeting childhood vaccines globally

Future societies and communities
Health and wellbeing
WorldPop, a research group led by Professor Andy Tatem, is revolutionising global health efforts by enabling governments to vaccinate children who were previously unreachable.
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Expanding the use of satellite data to provide real-world benefits

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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