Earth Observations for SDG 11: Calculating the Degree of Urbanization
Channel: SDSN
Date: 2023-11-15

SDGs Today celebrates GIS Week with an illuminating training event where we delve into the intricacies of urbanization using the Degree of Urbanization method endorsed by the United Nations. Urbanization, a global phenomenon with far-reaching implications, brings both opportunities and challenges. By gaining a standardized understanding of urbanization with global validity, we empower officials to effectively monitor and report progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at eradicating poverty and safeguarding our planet.
 
EO4SDG and members of the EO Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements, have developed a learn path featuring lessons on how to classify the degree of urbanization for the Pacific Island of New Caledonia. This webinar explains how to access built-up surface rasters for almost any location worldwide, enabling you to apply this workflow to your own population data.
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