The Scope of Earth-Observation to Improve the Consistency of the SDG Slum Indicator

The Scope of Earth-Observation to Improve the Consistency of the SDG Slum Indicator

The continuous increase in deprived living conditions in many cities of the Global South contradicts efforts to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable places. Using examples of Asian, African, and Latin American cities, this study shows the scope and limits of earth observation (EO)...

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Main Authors: Monika Kuffer, Jiong Wang, Michael Nagenborg, Karin Pfeffer, Divyani Kohli, Richard Sliuzas, Claudio Persello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Subjects:
deprived living conditions
slum
informal settlement
inadequate housing
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
remote sensing
global urban data
uncertainties
geo-ethics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/7/11/428

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