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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 10h
Leading demographer Samir KC visited WorldPop to strengthen #FuturePop collaborations on subnational SSP scenarios. His seminar explored how demographic & spatial modelling can help create more useful population futures for local planning & climate research. www.worldpop.org/blog/buildin...
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Building the next generation of population futures: Samir KC visits WorldPop
WorldPop welcomes leading demographer Samir KC to advance FuturePop collaborations on subnational SSP scenarios and the next generation of population projections.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🦟 How can AI + human expertise tackle vector-borne diseases? 🧠 New paper explores the intersection of AI mapping tools and local knowledge to improve disease control efforts worldwide. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/how-hum... #AI #GlobalHealth #VectorBorneDisease #PublicHealth #GIS
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How human expertise and AI can support vector-borne disease control
New presentation explores how AI, population data and human expertise could support vector-borne disease control as environments and populations change.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Join us tomorrow & explore how geospatial population modelling, Earth observation & innovative mapping strengthen censuses. Experts from WorldPop and Malawi’s National Statistical Office will share practical examples from SSA. Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🗓️ 30 Sept 2026 | ⏰ 15:00–16:30 EAT
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Geospatial Population Modelling and Innovative Tools to Support National Censuses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Geospatial Population Modelling and Innovative Tools to Support National Censuses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not everyone lives evenly across a district, so why should population maps assume they do? Meet pyDasymetric, our new open source Python package for redistributing population counts into realistic, high-resolution population grids. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/turning...
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Turning Population Counts into High-Resolution Maps with pyDasymetric
WorldPop's new open source pyDasymetric tool helps researchers create high-resolution population grids from administrative data using dasymetric mapping.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🌍 Our new Demographic Portal allows you to query population size & composition in natural language, compare locations, examine temporal trends +++ Using Global 2 estimates covering 246 countries & territories from 2015–2030. 🎥 Watch the walkthrough: youtu.be/PSH8qS-3V4U 🔗 portal.worldpop.org
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WorldPop AI-powered Portal Walk Thru'
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
✏️420+ WorldPop users told us what they need: ✅ Easier data discovery ✅ Better documentation ✅ More training & support We're responding with our AI-powered portal, a new Community of Practice & online training platform. What would you prioritise? 🌍 www.worldpop.org/blog/you-tol...
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You told us what you need. We’re acting on it.
More than 420 users shared what they need from population data. Their message was clear: make data easier to find, understand and use. Here’s how WorldPop is responding with new tools, training and co...
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great to see WorldPop researcher Dr Tuli Amutenya participating in the British Science Festival's "Clothed with Protection" showcase. Blending maternal vaccination research, art and fashion, the project demonstrates creative new ways to share science beyond traditional audiences.
Photo of Dr Tuli Amutenya at "Clothed with Protection" event, SouthamptonPhoto of Dr Tuli Amutenya and colleagues at "Clothed with Protection" event, Southampton
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌍 New #FuturePop preprint! WorldPop researchers and partners have developed a global dataset mapping population, GDP and assets from 1850-2100, helping power climate and impact modelling for #CMIP7 and beyond. egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20... #ClimateScience #PopulationData #OpenScience
Maps showing example application of the Degrees of Urbanization methodology to a 30” (~1 km) population grid: the Nile delta, Egypt, 1850 & 2100. Cairo and three biggest cities outside the capital region are marked.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌍 Our September newsletter is here. Explore our new AI-powered Demographic Portal, Global 2 in ArcGIS Living Atlas, new health & malaria projects, recent research, training & more. 👉 mailchi.mp/344d41024333... #PopulationData #Geospatial @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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WorldPop Newsletter: September 2026
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📍 From census counts to 100×100m population maps. 💻See how WorldPop brings together satellite imagery, geospatial data and machine learning to help make everyone, everywhere count - youtu.be/wH3LYbheaAM #DataScience #GIS #PopulationMapping @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social
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The Science Behind Population Mapping
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Who gets counted, and who gets left out? 🌍 At recent talks at RGS and Loughborough University, Dr Jessica Espey explored why inclusive data matters, whose knowledge shapes decisions, and how we can build fairer futures for cities and communities worldwide. www.worldpop.org/blog/from-lo...
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From local knowledge to global decisions: advancing inclusive data science
How can data better reflect the people it serves? Dr Jessica Espey explores inclusive data, urban futures and evidence-based decision-making.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
How do you count people when census data are missing? A new WorldPop-led review in PNAS shows how satellite imagery, building maps and advanced modelling are helping countries estimate populations, improve planning and support humanitarian response. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-way...
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New Ways to Count Populations When the Census Falls Short
New research led by WorldPop explores how satellite imagery and statistical modelling can help estimate populations where census data are missing.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
New research involving #WorldPop scientists shows that avoiding perceived disease hotspots can worsen outbreaks when local case reporting is inaccurate. Travel behaviour can hide real risks, especially in rural areas, misleading both the public and health systems. www.worldpop.org/blog/why-sta...
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Why staying away from infection hotspots can backfire
New research shows avoiding perceived disease hotspots can worsen outbreaks when local case reporting is inaccurate, hiding risks and misleading the public.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
After devastating mudflows in Nepal's Rasuwa District, WorldPop's open population data helped UNOSAT rapidly estimate that around 2,000 people were exposed to affected areas. A powerful example of how open data supports humanitarian response. www.worldpop.org/blog/open-da... #OpenData #Nepal
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Open Data Aiding Relief Efforts in Nepal and Tibet
WorldPop’s open population data helped UNOSAT rapidly estimate exposure following devastating mudflows in Nepal, supporting targeted humanitarian response.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#Syria has approved its first national digital sampling system for household surveys. Developed with WorldPop, UNICEF and PSC, it will improve population data, strengthen local capacity, and support better decisions for public services, recovery & future censuses. www.worldpop.org/blog/syria-g...
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Syria gains its first national digital sampling frame to strengthen official statistics
Syria’s first nationally approved digital sampling system, developed with WorldPop, UNICEF and PSC, will support better surveys, data-driven services and recovery planning.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Where are children missing routine vaccines in the #DRC? New maps reveal local gaps hidden by provincial averages, including an estimated 775,000 zero-dose infants. The findings can help target outreach where it is needed most. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-det...
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New detailed maps reveal where children are missing out on vaccines
New study reveals detailed maps reveal where zero-dose and under-vaccinated children live across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What can maps tell us about the people around us? 🗺️ Join WorldPop at the British Science Festival for hands-on activities, interactive maps, origami population mapping, and an AI demographic assistant. www.worldpop.org/blog/discove... #BSF26 #PopulationData #GIS #DataScience #AI #PublicEngagement
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Discover the People Behind the Numbers at the British Science Festival
Join WorldPop at the British Science Festival to explore interactive maps, AI, and population data through hands-on activities that bring human stories to life.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New research led by Dr Jessica Espey shows how local & national evidence practices across Sub-Saharan Africa can help shape stronger, more relevant national, regional & global policy. www.worldpop.org/blog/local-e... #EvidenceBasedPolicy #GlobalDevelopment #DataForDecisionMaking #ResearchImpact
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Local evidence can improve global decision-making
New research explores diverse evidence systems across Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen national and global decision-making.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New study introduces the Chinese Multi-Hazard Early Warning Dataset - over one million official warning records (2022–2025) across four administrative levels. www.worldpop.org/blog/researc... #OpenData #DisasterRiskReduction #EarlyWarning #ClimateRisk #Hazards #Resilience
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Researchers Launch Comprehensive Dataset of China's Multi-Hazard Early Warnings
Researchers have released the Chinese Multi-Hazard Early Warning Dataset, documenting over one million official warning records from 2022–2025 to advance disaster risk reduction.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New research maps malaria transmission across Senegal at 1 km resolution, revealing how risk factors vary between urban and rural areas. The approach could help health officials target bed nets, treatments and healthcare resources more precisely. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-hig...
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New High-Resolution Mapping Reveals Where Malaria Persists in Senegal
New high-resolution malaria maps of Senegal pinpoint local transmission patterns, helping health officials target interventions and improve healthcare access.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🌍 National averages can hide local realities. Prof. Andy Tatem explores why demographic change is happening differently from one district, city and community to the next, and why detailed population data is essential for planning schools, healthcare and housing. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/the-wor...
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The World Isn't Aging Evenly. How National Averages Are Hiding the Story.
Global population trends look different at the local level. Discover how subnational demographic data is transforming planning for cities, health, and climate resilience.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
AI could transform hunger early warning - but it must not replace human judgement. New expert analysis shows why expert oversight remains vital when data are sparse, unreliable or affected by conflict. www.worldpop.org/blog/experts... #AI #FoodSecurity #Humanitarian
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Experts call for "human-in-the-loop" AI to safeguard global food security
AI could transform hunger early warning, but experts warn that human oversight is essential to prevent errors and protect lives.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
WorldPop has launched a high-resolution displacement dataset for Nigeria and the DRC, harmonising fragmented records to support better humanitarian decision-making. The data helps target health, food and emergency services where they're needed most. www.worldpop.org/blog/new-geo...
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New Geospatial Mapping Tool Transforms Humanitarian Planning
WorldPop's new high-resolution displacement dataset maps population movements across Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, helping humanitarian agencies deliver aid more effectively.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
WorldPop convened experts from UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF and leading universities to improve how forced displacement is tracked. Better, ethical data can help ensure women and children are visible in humanitarian decision-making. www.worldpop.org/blog/global-... #ForcedDisplacement #HumanitarianData
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Global Experts Unite to Innovate Forced Displacement Mapping for Humanitarian Aid
WorldPop united UN agencies and leading universities to advance ethical, data-driven approaches for tracking forced displacement and improving humanitarian action.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Besoins des utilisateurs de WorldPop
Aidez-nous à façonner la manière dont nous rendons les données de WorldPop plus pertinentes et accessibles !
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
WorldPop joined international experts to help shape the roadmap for the 2027 Palestine Population & Housing Census, exploring how geospatial technologies can support accurate data collection for recovery and humanitarian planning. www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Joins Technical Experts to Shape 2027 Palestine Population and Housing Census
Dr Sarchil Qader helped develop the roadmap for the 2027 Palestine Population and Housing Census, advancing geospatial approaches for recovery planning.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Cities with stronger connections to major economic hubs recover faster after extreme floods, new research finds. Strategic rail investment could dramatically improve resilience and reduce economic losses. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/stronge... #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning
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Stronger Intercity Ties Boost Urban Resilience to Extreme Weather
Strong intercity connections help cities recover faster from devastating floods, according to new research analysing mobility data from 366 Chinese cities. Strategic transport investment could signifi...
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Dr Qianwen Duan represented WorldPop at the #DEBIAS Workshop, helping develop better standards for reducing bias in digital mobility data. Her research improves representation of rural communities for policy and humanitarian decision-making. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Research Informs New Standards for Bias-Adjusted Digital Data at DEBIAS 2026
WorldPop researcher Dr Qianwen Duan joined the DEBIAS Workshop to advance standards for reducing bias in digital mobility data, improving evidence for policy and humanitarian action.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
How do data shape policy, and whose realities get counted? Join our Deputy Director (Research), Dr Jessica Espey, for the QMRG Annual Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual Conference. 📅 3 September, 2:45pm (UK), 💻Hybrid event Register: www.rgs.org/research/ann...
Afghanistan census, UNFPA/Lorenzo Tugnoli, 2014
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New from WorldPop: two projects using AI, geospatial data & high-resolution population mapping to improve health equity in West Africa. www.worldpop.org/current-proj... www.worldpop.org/current-proj... Supporting smarter vaccination, malaria control and evidence-based policymaking.
Photo of vaccination consultation. UNICEF Ghana.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🌍 After two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, WorldPop's 2026 high-resolution open population data helped humanitarian responders rapidly estimate who was affected & where support was needed most. www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Open population data supports humanitarian response after Venezuela earthquakes
WorldPop's high-resolution open population data helped humanitarian responders rapidly estimate earthquake impacts in Venezuela, supporting faster, evidence-based decisions.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📊 Utilisez-vous les données #WorldPop ? Aidez-nous à améliorer la plateforme et les services en répondant à ce court sondage en français. 🔗 southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #Géospatiale #Données @afd-france.bsky.social @dialdevelopment.bsky.social @michelstuyts.bsky.social
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Besoins des utilisateurs de WorldPop
Aidez-nous à façonner la manière dont nous rendons les données de WorldPop plus pertinentes et accessibles !
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
📍From maps to impact: at #DAC2026 WorldPop on how their population data in #DHIS2 is helping countries reach missed communities, improve vaccination planning, and make smarter health decisions. www.worldpop.org/blog/from-ma... #GlobalHealth #DigitalHealth #DataForGood
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From Maps to Impact at DAC2026: How WorldPop Population Data is Powering Smarter Health Decisions in DHIS2
Discover how WorldPop population data integrated with DHIS2 is helping countries improve vaccination planning, identify underserved communities, and make smarter public health decisions.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🚀COVID-19 transmission mapped across Dakar at neighbourhood level, showing infection risk is linked to density within built-up areas rather than overall population density. A practical blueprint for targeting health interventions across #LWICs. 🏥 www.worldpop.org/blog/new-dis...
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New Disease Mapping Identifies COVID-19 Hotspots in Dakar to Guide Public Health Interventions
Study maps COVID-19 spread in Dakar, showing infection risk is driven by density within built-up areas, helping target future health interventions.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🌍 WP research presented at #GEOMED2026 shows how geospatial mapping & machine learning can help tackle global health challenges. 🗺️ Mapping Guinea worm hotspots 🦟 Predicting dengue spillover linked to tourism 💉 Identifying barriers facing zero-dose children 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Showcases Data-Driven Solutions to Global Health Challenges at GEOMED 2026
WorldPop researchers at GEOMED 2026 showcased how geospatial mapping and machine learning improve disease surveillance, vaccination equity and outbreak prevention.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
At the 2026 Global Data Festival, WorldPop demonstrated how AI, geospatial mapping and population intelligence can help modernise censuses, improve health planning and support climate resilience. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo... #AI #GIS #DataScience #GDF2026 #GDFKSEC2026 #GlobalDatafest2026
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WorldPop Experts Pioneer the Future of Population Intelligence at 2026 Global Data Festival
WorldPop showcased AI, geospatial mapping and population intelligence at the 2026 Global Data Festival, helping countries modernise census and data systems.
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SDGCounting @sdgcounting.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
UNICEF's new climate risk report maps where overlapping hazards hit children, not single threats. It finds 1.1 billion children, half the world's total, now face at least three compounding climate risks at once, with 296 million exposed to all three. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167723
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Triple climate threats affect nearly half the world’s children
Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, warned a newly released climate report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 WorldPop Global 2 is now available in ArcGIS Living Atlas. GIS professionals can access high-resolution demographic data by age & sex across 242 countries & territories, supporting evidence-based planning, resource allocation & spatial analysis🌍📈 Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Global 2 Demographic Data Now in ArcGIS Living Atlas
WorldPop Global 2 demographic data is now available in ArcGIS Living Atlas, providing high-resolution population insights for planning, analysis, and decision-making.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🌍 UNICEF's new Global Child Hazard Database helps identify where children face overlapping climate risks, from floods and droughts to extreme heat. Built using WorldPop open data and methods. 👧📊 Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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WorldPop Open Data Helps UNICEF Pinpoint Children's Climate Vulnerability
UNICEF's new Global Child Hazard Database uses WorldPop data to identify where children face overlapping climate risks, helping target support and policy action.
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DHIS2 @dhis2.org · 10/06/2026
Coming up at DAC2026: Hear from Andy Tatem, WorldPop, University of Southampton: community.dhis2.org/t/worldpop-g... Read more about his work at the link above! #DAC2026 #DHIS2 #PopulationData #Geospatial #Demography #GlobalHealth @worldpop-uos.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
📢 Our latest WorldPop Newsletter has arrived! Catch up on new research, data releases, projects, publications, and partnerships advancing population mapping and data-driven impact worldwide. 🔗 www.worldpop.org/worldpop-new... #PopulationData #GIS #OpenData #GlobalHealth #DataScience 🌍📊
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
New preprint: WorldPop researchers detail the methodology behind the subnational population dataset powering Global 2. The research highlights a growing global population alongside increasingly diverse demographic futures. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/mapping...
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Mapping a World in Transition: New Study Lays Foundation for WorldPop Global 2 Population Data
WorldPop reveals the methodology behind Global 2, harmonising 716,000+ subnational units to map population change at 100m resolution worldwide.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🏆WorldPop Director Professor Andy Tatem has been recognised by Research.com as a 2026 Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom Leader, ranking 10th nationally and 176th worldwide. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpo...
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DHIS2 @dhis2.org · 03/06/2026
June Newsletter is here! hhttps://pub.dialogapi.no/r/bUR-1utqELE6wBoRRbBR5MPXb2pw8h9GDC2Cy3vl1bo= #Ebola outbreak response in the #DRC and #Uganda, new partnerships with CEPI and the IFRC, and #Cambodia's national health information system going live.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🌍 Presenting new research on mapping Guinea Worm Disease risk across Sub-Saharan Africa using geostatistics and machine learning. The work supports targeted surveillance and eradication efforts through improved risk mapping. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/present...
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Presenting New Research on Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease
New research presented on mapping Guinea Worm Disease risk across Sub-Saharan Africa using geostatistics and machine learning.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🌍 High-resolution WorldPop data reveals hidden demographic shifts across 10,000+ cities worldwide. Published in Nature Cities, the study shows how migration and population growth shape urban futures and support smarter infrastructure planning. 📊🏙️ Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/open-ac...
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Open-access WorldPop data reveals hidden demographic trends across 10,000 cities
WorldPop data reveals hidden demographic shifts in 10,000+ cities, helping policymakers target infrastructure and climate resilience investments.
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The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data @data4sdgs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
What are you looking forward to at the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference in June? We're working with the event partners on the programme right now. Stay tuned for updates soon! Get your tickets at www.gdfksec2026.org #DataFest2025 #KSEC2026 #Data4SDGs
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We’re testing the ability of AI-derived geospatial datasets & GeoAI frameworks to map urban populations with greater accuracy in rapidly changing cities. The project combines geospatial data, AI-derived datasets & anonymised mobility metrics. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/ai-driv...
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AI-driven mapping to ensure no one is left behind in rapidly growing cities
WorldPop is testing AI-derived geospatial datasets and GeoAI frameworks for mapping urban populations more accurately for equitable health and disaster planning.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New World Bank research uses graph neural networks + WorldPop open data to transform national statistics into fine-scale economic maps. Learn more: www.worldpop.org/blog/mapping... #OpenData #GeoAI #WorldBank #GDP
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Mapping the World in Greater Detail: Why the World Bank’s New AI Research Matters
How the World Bank used AI and WorldPop open data to create fine-scale global economic maps from national statistics.
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WorldPop Project @worldpop-uos.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
#AI is helping researchers rethink #Malaria surveillance. MalarAI uses mobility data, geospatial modelling & #Epidemiology to map hidden transmission pathways & forecast outbreak risks in near real time. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/how-ai-... #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthInnovation
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How AI and Data of Population Dynamics Could Help Eliminate Malaria
AI is transforming malaria surveillance. MalarAI combines geospatial modelling, mobility analytics, and epidemiology to predict outbreaks, map transmission pathways, and support precision malaria inte...
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